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Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches
So many issues are up for debate as the November general election approaches, but polling of voters and observations by advocacy groups show that health care access is high on the list of issues motivating voters in Ohio and elsewhere this election season. The national advocacy group Protect Our Care, which focuses on health care […] The post On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Cadiz police credit K-9 unit for success in recent drug arrests on traffic stops
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio — The Cadiz Police Department made two drug arrest earlier this week, and officers are crediting the use of a new K-9 unit as being a major part of the arrest. The arrests happened on Monday with the Cadiz police making routine traffic stops, where both...
Ohio offers bonus to military, veterans to work in schools
(The Center Square) – Service members, veterans and their spouses can receive a taxpayer-funded bonus to work in Ohio schools for at least a year. The state recently announced the Military Recruit Award, which allows schools to offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to students who join the educational workforce in public school districts, community schools, independent STEM schools and joint vocational school districts. “In Ohio, we are proud to support...
Future of Paden City High School will soon be determined
PADEN CITY, W.Va. (WTRF) — There’s a big hearing in Wetzel County Circuit Court next week to determine the future of Paden City High School. There are hundreds of people who are watching what happens. Last week Wetzel County Circuit Court Judge Richard Wilson ruled that Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassie Porter illegally closed Paden […]
Work continues to curb human trafficking in Jefferson County, beyond
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A combined effort from a group of local and regional agencies recently led to 10 arrests of people seeking to buy sex in Jefferson County. The 2-day operation was set up to expose those on both ends of the transaction. Steubenville Police Chief Kenny Anderson...
W.Va. School Remains Open Amid Toxic Groundwater Fears
A small West Virginia school will remain open for now after a court temporarily blocked an effort to relocate classes due to the town’s contaminated groundwater being added to a national cleanup priority list. Last month, Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassandra R. Porter announced that students, faculty and staff...
First day in the books for 2024 WVGA Senior Amateur Championship at Stonewall Resort
Bryan Myers of Wheeling and Ian Patrick of Huntington tied for the lead in stroke play on the opening day of play in the Championship Division at the 2024 West Virginia Senior Amateur Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), at Stonewall Resort. Myers was aided by six birdies, while Patrick scored four birdies in the opening round. Neil Christiansen of Parkersburg, aided by five birdies on the day, sit at the top of the Senior Division at three under par 69.
New downtown Wheeling splash pad nearing completion
WHEELING, W.Va. — Soon, the city of Wheeling will have a brand-new splash pad near WesBanco Arena. But the question is, when?. It's been over a year since Wheeling City Council approved construction on the downtown splash pad. City Manager Robert Herron said it's not something you see in a pool, rather in a larger city like downtown Pittsburgh.
Wheeling Men’s Basketball Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, Three Named to NABC Honors Court
Wheeling, W. Va. - As the summer months roll on, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced their annual academic awards. The Wheeling University Men's Basketball team earned the Team Academic Excellence Award while three players earned a spot on the 2023-2024 NABC Honors Court. It is the third year in a row that the Cardinals had players finish on the Honors Court and the first time since Head Coach Chris Richardson has been with the program that they have earned the Team Award.
Science In Action – Student Research Symposium Showcases Findings on Vitally Important Topics
West Liberty, W. Va., July 16, 2024 – Combating diseases, studying dangerous pathogens, identifying diversity in wildlife, and measuring the effects of invasive species were all topics explored by students and showcased at West Liberty University’s 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Symposium. The annual symposium took place...
Local animal shelter holds a month-long adoption event
MARIETTA, Ohio. (WTAP) - A local animal shelter is holding a month-long adoption event for the month of July. The Bissell Pet Foundation is hosting its summer national “Empty the Shelters” event until July 31. They are teaming up with a few local animal shelters to find our...
Counselors available to students at Claymont High School Tuesday
UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (July 15, 2024) – The Claymont City School District is making counselors available to students Tuesday following the death of a 15-year-old student. Grant Haney of Uhrichsville died on July 8, according to an obituary shared by R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home. It described him as courageous and resilient in facing cystic fibrosis, and as someone who found happiness in the great outdoors and touched the hearts of all who knew him.
American Melody cruises into Marietta
MARIETTA — Passengers from around the U.S. came to Marietta Monday morning. The American Melody, one of American Cruise Lines’ ships, stopped in Marietta at the Marietta Levee, giving passengers a chance to visit the city. According to the company’s website, the American Melody is an American riverboat...
Contract awarded to construct $225,000 food truck park in village of Tuscarawas
TUSCARAWAS ‒ Work is expected to begin next year on a food truck park in the village of Tuscarawas ‒ the first such facility in Tuscarawas County. The park will be built on a 59-by-173-foot vacant lot owned by the village at 116 N. Main St. According to Mayor Dana Moore, it will...
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