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Not shy about travelling to the U.S.? Flight prices have dropped to some destinations
Open this photo in gallery:Flight prices to some U.S. cities are down as tensions over the trade war have seen people cancel travel plans.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images At this time of year, flight prices to popular U.S. destinations from Canada...
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[IN PICS] Ohio State QB Julian Sayin’s girlfriend, Gabrielle Fowler, shares bikini-clad photos from beach vacation
Julian Sayin is gearing up for year 2 with the Ohio State Buckeyes. The former five-star quarterback was initially committed to Alabama. However, Sayin ended up transferring to Ryan Day's team following Nick Saban's retirement. Last season, he saw...

Stars of INDYCAR return to Mid-Ohio for Honda Indy 200 this weekend
LEXINGTON, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is set to roar to life this Fourth of July weekend as the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the All-New 2026 Passport kicks off Friday, July 4, and runs through Sunday, July 6....

NFL WAG stuns in bikini-clad pictures from European vacation
By MAX WINTERS Published: 09:56 EDT, 4 July 2025 | Updated: 10:07 EDT, 4 July 2025 The fiancee of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning has gone viral on social media after posting a string of pictures from her recent vacation. Stephanie...

Countdown to America’s 250th: Ohio finalizes semiquincentennial plans
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Planting trees, painting murals, hosting picnics: Plans to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday next year in Ohio have reached the homestretch, with hundreds of events and activities slated for the next 12 months and beyond....

Tourists, locals gear up for a busy Essence Fest weekend despite smaller crowds
As the Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in downtown New Orleans, thousands of people have already started to pack local hotels, restaurants and venues. Though slightly smaller crowds are projected to visit this year, and as business owners...

How to stay safe, avoid accidents while hiking in Ohio
A Michigan woman was killed by a falling tree while hiking in Ohio's Hocking Hill region July 1. Shelley Vandyke, 69, from Ada in southern Michigan, was struck by a falling "mature, uprooted" tree while she and her friends hiked the Lower Rim...

Sports briefs: West's Lukusa joins Defiance College coaching staff; TC Rally wins state 14U softball travel title; Buckley's Milarch commits to Grand Rapids CC; Kenny Olson charity golf tourney Aug. 2; Saints host Sultans for Sunday twinbill
West's Lukusa joins Defiance College coaching staff DEFIANCE, Ohio — Traverse City West grad Nandy Lukusa Jr. joined the Defiance College women's basketball team coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. × Javascript is required for you to be...

‘Be careful and watch out;’ Construction zones empty during July 4th travel weekend
MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews will pause construction through Sunday for the Fourth of July weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, the goal is...

Ohio highway officials give road safety tips for work zones
(Photo by Brett Dunlap) Kevin Lewis of the Ohio Laborers Employers Cooperation Education Trust hands a hat to Ashley Zella as her family that includes sons Jackson and Camden and husband Casey look over an informational table set up at the Ohio...
Ohio Department of Commerce shares outdoor grilling safety tips
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and Division of Liquor Control urge Ohioans to prioritize fire safety while enjoying the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. With many families planning to grill out as part of...

TRAVEL SOFTBALL REPORT: Former La Mirada standout helps Team Mexico win the TCS International Challenge
Recent La Mirada High graduate Angelyna Conde poses with the Triple Crown Sports International Challenge Silver Bracket Championship trophy after Team Mexico defeated Team Israel 8-5 this past Sunday in Westminster, CO. July 3, 2025 By Loren Kopff...

Ohio equal rights amendment clears first hurdle toward 2026 ballot
Attorney General Dave Yost accepted the title and summary for a proposed citizen-led ballot initiative on Thursday that would enshrine equal rights in the Ohio Constitution. Yost’s approval represents the first step in a process that could...
Virginia woman pleads guilty to committing murder at an Ohio national park
An Alexandria, Virginia woman has pleaded guilty to driving more than 300 miles across state lines after she arranged to meet a victim, whom she shot and killed at a national park in Northeast Ohio. According to court documents, Chelsea Perkins,...

Ohio Church Makeover
THE CHURCH Port Clinton Bible Methodist Church in Port Clinton, Ohio THE CHALLENGE An outreach-focused church began to outgrow their building. ONE BIG IDEA Transform an empty grocery store into church facilities and an outreach center. Church...

Ohio troopers increasing patrols over record-setting Fourth of July travel weekend
The Fourth of July holiday lands in the middle of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” when fatal crashes spike, particularly among teen drivers and motorcyclists. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — As millions of Americans hit the road for the Fourth of July...

Ohio man receives half-century sentence for child exploitation offenses
Rebecca C. Lutzko United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of OhioRebecca C. Lutzko United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of...

Ohio announces $137.5 million for traffic safety projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn announced $137.5 million in funding for 55 new traffic safety projects across 41 counties in the state. The funding is part of Ohio’s...

Ohio invests $137.5 million in traffic safety projects across 41 counties
Ohio is ramping up efforts to bolster roadway safety, targeting nearly $140 million at reducing traffic fatalities and injuries throughout the state. Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn on Thursday...

IndyCar Preview: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio – July 4-6
The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio kicks off tomorrow, marking Ohio's largest racing event from July 4-6. Featuring a weekend full of activities, including live music, camping, and fireworks, the event showcases the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, with 27 drivers...