The force is strong at these May 4th ‘Star Wars’ weddings in Ohio

The force is strong at these May 4th ‘Star Wars’ weddings in Ohio

The force was strong with an Ohio judge who officiated “Star Wars”-themed weddings on what’s become the unofficial holiday for fans of the franchise — May 4. The date, also known as May the Fourth, has been adopted as “Star Wars Day” because the date sounds like the signature quote from the movies: “May the … Read more

Medieval-themed prom proposal goes viral: ‘Does this kid know Monty Python’

Medieval-themed prom proposal goes viral: ‘Does this kid know Monty Python’

It was a promposal for the (Middle) ages. An Ohio teenager went viral after asking his girlfriend to prom by pretending to be a prince riding around with his knights. Gavin Gillig took things really old school Tuesday when he asked Gianna Masterlasco, 17, to attend the event with him by enlisting the help of … Read more

Ohio mom says viral parenting tip on TikTok helped her find her lost toddler in public: ‘I knew what to do’

Ohio mom says viral parenting tip on TikTok helped her find her lost toddler in public: ‘I knew what to do’

A mother from Ohio says she used a tip she learned from TikTok to find her three-year-old daughter after the little girl walked out of sight in public, and now she’s spreading the word to other parents. Krista Piper, a wedding photographer from Rushville, created a video recalling a recent visit to the Center of Science and … Read more

Ohio woman, the first person to receive a breast cancer vaccine in trial, awaits results

Ohio woman, the first person to receive a breast cancer vaccine in trial, awaits results

While a breast cancer vaccine is not yet approved for widespread use, there are trials underway — including one at Cleveland Clinic, where 46-year-old Jennifer Davis of Ohio was the first person to get the shot in 2021. The vaccine had been in development at Cleveland Clinic for more than 20 years before it finally reached … Read more

School bus driver resigns after profanity-laced tirade at students: ‘Unacceptable’

School bus driver resigns after profanity-laced tirade at students: ‘Unacceptable’

An Ohio bus driver resigned Thursday after her foul-mouthed meltdown toward students garnered nearly 3 million views on TikTok in just two days. While the Amherst Exempted Village School District has not released the former employee’s name, her explicit rampage is displayed for all to see in the viral 2-minute clip. The driver seemingly pulls over … Read more

Owl stuck in Ohio chimney causes carbon monoxide leak

Owl stuck in Ohio chimney causes carbon monoxide leak

This wasn’t a hoot. A family in Cincinnati was forced to evacuate earlier this month after their carbon monoxide alarm alerted them to the presence of the potentially deadly gas — caused by an owl stuck in their chimney. A rescue team from Hamilton County Dog Wardens, which is operated by the animal shelter Cincinnati Animal CARE, captured the … Read more

‘Atrocious’ job application question goes viral: ‘Another corporate cult’

‘Atrocious’ job application question goes viral: ‘Another corporate cult’

While most job applications focus on qualifications, this one wants to know more personal details. A graphic designer from Ohio went viral after posting an atrocious question she was asked on a job application on Twitter. “New level of job application hell just dropped,” Salem Pierce, 30, tweeted. The application for a visual design lead … Read more

Rosie O’Donnell slams response to Ohio train derailment: ‘Nothing’s being done’

Rosie O’Donnell slams response to Ohio train derailment: ‘Nothing’s being done’

Rosie O’Donnell did not shy away from sharing her thoughts about the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment on TikTok. Nearly three weeks ago, the Norfolk Southern train derailed in the small Ohio town, with several of its cars carrying toxic chemicals that contaminated at least 15,000 pounds of soil and 1.1 million gallons of water … Read more

Chihuahua named Spike is world’s oldest dog: ‘He makes the best of each day’

Chihuahua named Spike is world’s oldest dog: ‘He makes the best of each day’

Anything is paw-sible. A Chihuahua from Ohio has officially been crowned the “oldest dog living” by Guinness World Records. Spike, born in Nov. 1999, is 23 years and 7 days old as of Dec. 7, 2022, certifying him as the record holder. His human, Rita Kimball, found the 9-inch-long dog in a grocery store parking … Read more

‘Ohio State Murders’ review: Audra McDonald wows in mild Broadway play

‘Ohio State Murders’ review: Audra McDonald wows in mild Broadway play

Ultimately appreciating “Ohio State Murders,” which opened Thursday on Broadway, first takes putting the bombastic title out of your mind. Playwright Adrienne Kennedy’s 1992 drama, you Netflix junkies, does not share the DNA of “Mindhunter” or “Dahmer.”   Rather, the considerate revival from director Kenny Leon explores the racist climate of a Midwestern university during the … Read more

At least 63 children are sick with measles in Ohio

At least 63 children are sick with measles in Ohio

An ongoing measles outbreak in central Ohio has ballooned to 63 cases as of Thursday. Twenty-five children have been hospitalized. The state’s health system is also fighting the surge in respiratory illness — flu, RSV and COVID-19. The high rates of those illnesses are making it harder for doctors to flag measles cases, Mysheika Roberts, … Read more

Ohio vandals release 10,000 carnivorous mink into the wild

Ohio vandals release 10,000 carnivorous mink into the wild

It was like the beginning of a Syfy Channel horror film. Ohio officials have issued a warning after thousands of carnivorous minks were released during a break-in at an Ohio farm on Monday night. According to police reports, the mass mustelid breakout occurred between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. after vandals destroyed fencing Lion Farms … Read more

‘I hope it’s a joke’: Tattoo artist goes viral for ‘inking’ babies

‘I hope it’s a joke’: Tattoo artist goes viral for ‘inking’ babies

The line has been drawn in the ink. A tattoo artist has come under fire after posting a video showing her giving a baby a tattoo. Ayala Bratt — who has been a pro artist for the past three years — came under fire for giving a toddler a tattoo so they could match their … Read more

Jeffrey Dahmer murders fueling sick Milwaukee tourism trend

Jeffrey Dahmer murders fueling sick Milwaukee tourism trend

A Netflix-driven surge of interest in cannibalistic killer Jeffrey Dahmer is boosting tourism in Milwaukee, local businesses say. Ryan Murphy’s wildly popular show for the streamer, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” has true crime buffs itching to retrace the killer’s creepy footsteps in the city once better known as the home of “Laverne … Read more

Couple surprises each other by proposing at the exact same time

Couple surprises each other by proposing at the exact same time

Great minds propose alike. A couple from Columbus, Ohio, is getting lots of love on TikTok for the moment each one took advantage of a perfect sunset during a vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to propose to each other. Corey Francis preplanned his proposal to Trevor Turk, according to the Daily Mail, with the couple’s … Read more

World’s oldest doctor, 100, is still working — and on TikTok

World’s oldest doctor, 100, is still working — and on TikTok

An apple a day must be the secret to this doctor’s longevity. A 100-year-old Ohio man set the Guinness World Record for being the world’s oldest working doctor — who’s on his way to becoming a TikTok star. Dr. Howard Tucker earned the title in Feb. 2021, when he was 98 years and 231 days … Read more

CDC warns of severe illnesses from monkeypox as Ohio reports death of a monkeypox patient | CNN

CDC warns of severe illnesses from monkeypox as Ohio reports death of a monkeypox patient | CNN

CNN  —  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new warning to health care providers Thursday about severe illnesses in people with monkeypox. The alert comes as Ohio reported that an individual with monkeypox has died – the third known death of a patient with monkeypox in the United States. Ohio listed … Read more

Eating a diet rich in protein and iron can prevent hair loss in men, expert says

Eating a diet rich in protein and iron can prevent hair loss in men, expert says

Eating a diet rich in protein and iron while avoiding shampoos that contain potentially hair-damaging chemicals can help men avoid hair loss, experts say. Massick (pictured) said that hair loss often starts along the hairline, temples and top of a person’s head  Dr Susan Massick, a dermatologist at Ohio State University in Columbus, urged men … Read more