States wrestle with playing high school football amid COVID
THRALL, Texas (AP) — As heat waves rose from the crackling grass next to a cotton field that stretched far into the distance, Rick...
Local African American Awareness Research Council to give scholarships rather than honor individuals
For many years the African American Awareness Research Council (AAARC) has held a February program with the Highland County District Library in Hillsboro to...
At Sturgis, Trump supporters look to turn bikers into voters
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — It’s a Friday night at a crowded biker bar in South Dakota when Chris Cox, founder of Bikers for Trump,...
Report: Post Office warns 46 states about mail voting delays
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service has warned 46 states and the District of Columbia it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail...
Democrats tested in first party convention of pandemic era
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Biden is poised to unveil his vision for the modern Democratic Party in the first presidential nominating convention of...
Police: Man arrested after 3-county NW Ohio stolen ambulance chase
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A man is in custody after leading troopers on a chase through three Ohio counties in a stolen ambulance, the...
Ohio: Schools can’t sub face shields for masks in most cases
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio health officials say school districts will not be allowed to use face shields rather than facial coverings or masks in...
Police: Girl killed by gunfire during birthday party in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed during a backyard birthday party for a teenager at an Ohio home, authorities...
Middletown woman found dead after house fire; man arrested
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found after a house...
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Saturday, Aug. 15, the 228th day of 2020. There are 138 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On August 15, 1947,...
