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36th Annual ‘Evening With The Stars’ Held at White Palace
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– This Tuesday, the George Strager Evening With Stars event went off for the 36th year. OVAC All-Star Players, Cheerleaders, and Queen of Queens candidates were recognized in front of hundreds. The teams play Saturday night at Wheeling Island Stadium, you can watch the game live on WTRF.com with our Scott Nolte on […]
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
Ohio State football five-star commit dispels any rumors of him flipping
It’s pretty normal with Southern recruits to commit to a program, even when they are still looking at others schools. Multiple Ohio State football commits have taken official visits, and with that comes rumors of flipping. One of those players who has done so is Alabama cornerback, Na’eem Offord, who has taken official visits to Oregon, Alabama, and Auburn.
Two Ohio State Routes will be closed for a couple of days
Starting July 22, in Jefferson County, State Route 150 will close during daytime hours for a culvert replacement project. East of Pleasant Grove. In Belmont County, starting July 22, State Route 149 will be closed to traffic for a slide repair project.
Love's Travel Stop begins construction in Morristown, promising growth and new amenities
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — After more than a year, work is being done for a new Love's Travel Stop in Morristown. "It's a tremendous investment in the community. It's something that is needed. And I think you'll see that," Belmont County Port Authority Executive Director Larry Merry said. Located...
Ohioans Invited to Find, Claim Unclaimed Funds at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
July 17, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds is returning to the Ohio State Fair to help fairgoers search for and claim their lost or forgotten money. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will run from July 24 to Aug. 4.
Ohio looks to remedy law enforcement shortages with new online tool, campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new online tool and campaign announced by state officials aims to assist law enforcement agencies with recruitment efforts as a local official says the Columbus Division of Police is struggling to fill positions. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Andy Wilson, announced […]
See which rule changes are coming to Ohio high school baseball and softball next season
CHILLICOTHE − A handful of significant rule changes are coming to high school baseball and softball next season. The National Federation of State High School Associations have, over the past month, approved several measures and rule changes to state high school rules for both spring sports that will go into effect for the 2025 season.
What to know about Ohio's new childcare rating system
Ohio is making dramatic changes to how it rates the state’s childcare programs. Previously, providers were rated using a five-star system. The new "Step Up to Quality" standards feature bronze, silver and gold awards. Supporters say this new plan will enhance child outcomes and remove unnecessary administrative barriers. But...
Red tape and delays are behind millions in unspent post-pandemic education funds
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the academic achievement gap widened in school districts across the country. To fill the gap, Ohio launched the Afterschool Childhood Enrichment (ACE) program — a savings account program that would reimburse parents for after-school activities. Thousands of Ohio families applied, but tens of millions...
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