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Ohioans can now add their ID to their digital wallet
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A new program spearheaded by hometown Representative Willis Blackshear lets Ohioans forgo their physical state IDs — in most situations. Ohioans now have the option to upload their state IDs and driver’s licenses into a secure digital format they can access from the Wallet app of their iPhone or Apple Watch. […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio slashes nearly half its after-school programs after funding cuts
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio will only be running 27 after-school programs in the new school year, down from the 49 the organization had last year. The nonprofit said Thursday despite raising almost $700,000 this year, it was unable to get enough funding to offset the loss of state funding and federal pandemic-relief funds administered by school districts. The Ohio Legislature in its biennial budget provided about $7.5 million in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families funds to the clubs statewide in the last fiscal year, but none in the current year's budget, an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services spokesperson said.
Ohio attorney general given names of registrations by noncitizens
(The Center Square) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose sent the names of nearly 600 noncitizens who registered to vote to Attorney General Dave Yost for possible prosecution. Of those 597, LaRose says 138 appear to have voted in an election in Ohio when federal records showed they were not citizens. “I’m duty-bound to make sure people who haven’t yet earned citizenship in this country do not vote in...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Motion hearing held for David Adams
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Motions were discussed on Friday in Judge Wharton’s courtroom for the case involving David Adams, who is a former Parkersburg swim coach. Adams was arrested in July of 2023 for several charges of sexual assault and sexual abuse. The state motioned to submit a total...
Free eye exams at South Parkersburg Baptist Church
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department partnered with the WVU Eye Institutes’ Appalachian Vision Outreach Program to give people free eye exams. This is to help people get these exams if they don’t have health insurance. Bethany Peters, a representative from the Mid-Ohio Valley Health...
Effort underway to remove Kent Carper’s name from two Kanawha County buildings
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A long-time lobbyist in West Virginia is asking that the names on certain buildings be changed. At issue is the controversy surrounding former Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper. The Justice and Public Safety Complex in Kanawha County was named after long-time Commission President Kent Carper, and the building bears his […]
Kanawha County elementary school launches state’s pilot program to reward students for attendance
Chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem for West Virginia schools after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for students. Nearly 30% of West Virginia students were chronically absent — missing 18 or more days — during the 2022-23 school year, according to the most recent data from the state education department. In an effort to get […]
Ravenswood council member removed from seat after embezzlement admission
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WCHS) — City council members in Ravenswood voted unanimously Tuesday to remove a member who they said admitted to embezzling funds. Denise Toler was moved from her position following a taped confession where she admitted to embezzling $3,500 in Ravenswood Development Authority funds, according to a resolution passed by city council.
Leadership Development Conference empowers online graduate students
The College of Business recently hosted its Leadership Development Conference (LDC), a two-day on-campus event designed to bridge the gap between online classroom learning and real-world application for graduate business students. Held on August 16-17, the conference welcomed students from various online graduate programs, offering them a chance to engage...
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