As the fallout from lead tainted water continues in Michigan, federal officials shut down schools in an Ohio town over a nearly similar issue. The Environmental Protection Agency has warned some Sebring residents not to drink tap water after samples from homes and schools showed unsafe lead...

Authorities are looking for a man who used a stolen pickup truck to break into a Clark County firearms store and stole 17 handguns. http://m.whio.com/news/news/break-in-investigated-at-firearms-store/npy3d/

Never thought it would be in my own backyard but its here in Tallmadge, Ohio. She was told not to travel but Mrs. Vinson did come back here for preparations for her wedding. They are looking hard at her fiance and he is self containing himself because of his contact directly with her. Charges...

hey'all! Glad to be on the boards! Looking for tips and fun and maybe even meet other like minded folks in the Dayton-Miami Valley, Ohio area! I just lost my other local prepper friend (he moved to Michigan for a job) and trying to figure out a new game plan. Thanks for having me!

I started a new group in the new group section. It is the North Coast Citizens Militia group. It is a place for anyone to feel free to voice their opinion with out judgement. We also have a website if anyone chooses to join there: http://northcoastcitizensmilitia.weebly.com/

Calling all NW Ohio and SE Michigan preppers! I'm planning a meet up on April 30th (a Saturday), probably at Oak Openings near Toledo Express Airport and Cleland's Outdoor World (might as well get some range time in while you are in the area). We'll be bringing our kids so we will meet by a...

... on the unions up there. Not only are they about to quickly pass new anti-union legislation limiting the bargaining power of the state employees, but I just heard, minutes ago actually, that an arrest warrant has been issued for the dozen or so liberal legislators who have been on the lamb...

Breaking News: Ohio: The scene was a grizzly one, blood splattered all over the already stained pavement and the backdrop of the freshly painted tan wall of the shoe store looked like a paint brush dipped in red paint had semi-patterned specks enhancing the mid to lower right corner. The...

Two Pro-Gun Bills Move Forward in Ohio! Please Contact Your State Representative Today! Yesterday, Thursday, May 27, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 239 and Senate Bill 247, both by a vote of 23-10. These bills now head to the House where they await a committee assignment. SB239, sponsored...

Hi survivalist boards, My name is chad. I'm 23 and from Columbus,OH. I'm excited to be a new member of this community and to learn new things. My interest are tattoos, tattoo flash and anything outdoorsy. I have a new baby girl so I don't have much time to experience my interest so often I'm...

Hi, I'll make this brief. Father of 11, husband of one. Born again. Almost 60 Grandchildren - 10 and counting. (shooting for at least 30) Police officer for over 30 years. Currently building 3 day kits for the kids (and families) for Christmas. Best way to start a fire? 9v battery, steel wool...

Thought I would stop and say "Hello from Ohio":thumb: Decided that since I have been reading articles for about two weeks now that I would sign up. I've recently been having a lot of interest/conversations with many others about this typ of stuff and have been "stocking up" sort of speek for...

Found this on another site and thought it was worth sharing. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=133951&catid=3 JEFFERSON -- In the ongoing financial crisis in Ashtabula County, the Sheriff's Department has been cut from 112 to 49 deputies. With deputies assigned to...

Hi all. My name is Linda. I've lurked on here for close to a year, visit almost daily, and finally decided to register. I've learned tons already and look forward to learning much more.:)

My name is Lycos, and this is my 127th disaster. It has been 4 days since my last fire.... Actually, my first "responder" training started in 1990 while volunteering for the Red Cross. From there it quickly progressed to Emergency Management Agency and an appointment from the Gov of Florida...

Hello All, this site is filled with great info and I'm glad I found it. Hopefully I'll be able to contribute some info. See you around!

Great forum here full of good information. Lurk mode = Off