Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
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🏘️ Community
Adam Momirov set an Ohio state record on Oct.
10 when his backyard-grown 2,513-pound pumpkin weighed in at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers competition near East Canton & he will donate seeds to support educational programs for the club.
🚨 Crime
Timken Elementary School (316 30th St. NW) went on lockdown Thursday, Oct.
22 after staff received two reports via voicemail and 911 of a possible weapon, but police and school officials quickly confirmed the threat was unfounded and ended lockdown around 10 a.m.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order on Oct.
21 that allows dyed diesel to be used on public roads in Ohio, aiming to ease fuel costs for trucking, freight and agricultural operators amid an ongoing fuel crisis.
🏥 Health
New World screwworm, a parasite that feeds on living flesh, was found in an elk at a Texas game ranch.
Ohio officials say there are no cases locally, though livestock + pets can be at risk, and hunters are urged to report any unusual wounds.
🏈 Sports
Stark County cross country coaches have named four high school runners of the week (week ending Oct.
17) to honor their strong performances; the winners include Perry’s Noah Dostal, Hoover’s Kay Hayford, Sandy Valley’s Gleason Pfeffer and Minerva’s Addison Keyser.
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