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Sam Hitchcock returns for Tuscora Park historical marker dedication
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 30, 2024) – The driving force behind many improvements, concerts and additions at Tuscora Park was on hand this past weekend for a historical marker dedication. Sam Hitchcock was hospitalized at the end of May following a fall at the Canal Dover Festival. After several...
Cleveland Heights Mayor posts video on social media calling out city council for illegally meeting behind closed doors
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Drama unfolding in cleveland heights. The mayor put out a video accusing city council of illegally meeting behind closed doors. “I’ve been made aware of some definitive evidence, that a majority of council and multiple council committees met and liberated illegally,” said Cleveland Heights Mayor, Kahlil Seren.
One-time benefit to Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months
Loveland, Ohio – The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (SCP) will provide a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans to assist with electric bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. The program will run from July 1 through September 30. Apply for Ohio Energy...
WOUB will hold a one-day Bluegrass membership campaign this Sunday
ATHENS, OH – For many in our region, Sunday wouldn’t be Sunday without Bluegrass on WOUB. In order to celebrate the long-running WOUB Bluegrass program, D 28 + 5, and WOUB’s 24/7 D 28 + 5 livestream – WOUB will hold a one-day membership drive on Sunday, August 4.
Aqua breaks ground in Sharon for project to improve drinking water quality for PA, Ohio customers
Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground in Sharon on Wednesday for a project to improve drinking water for over 20,000 in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at Aqua Pennsylvania's Shenango Valley Treatment Plant on North Water Avenue in Sharon. Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca tells 21 News the project...
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania: Damaging Winds Possible Through 9 PM
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania should brace for the possibility of damaging winds this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe weather outlook for Wednesday, predicting potential thunderstorms and high wind gusts. According to the NWS Pittsburgh, the risk...
Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club hosts special meet and greet
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley Railroad Club was chosen to hold a meet and greet by ScaleTrains as they travel through all 50 states visiting different clubs. ScaleTrains is a manufacturing model train company based out of Tennessee founded in 2015 and have been on the road since the Fall of 2021.
Multiple Dayton bands to play at Athens festival, including Heather Redman & The Reputation
A handful of Dayton-based bands will play at this year’s Athens Community Arts & Music Festival (ACAMF) in Athens, Ohio, including local rockers Heather Redman & The Reputation. The festival, a revered annual celebration of arts and culture, is 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Aug. 3 on Union Street, nestled in...
Authorities seize truck loads of marijuana plants in bust on Airport Hwy
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A large drug bust is underway on Airport Highway Wednesday afternoon. 13 Action News is on the scene as law enforcement agents conduct a search of a home on Airport Hwy. Our crews saw officials bringing out truckloads of marijuana plants. Ohio Revised Code shows adults...
Shell Shocked!: Lost tortoise reunited with grateful owner
PARKERSBURG — A tortoise that eluded its owner at Civitan Park in Belpre wandered nearly a week until passersby recognized the traipsing Testudinidae from a social media blitz. Sammy the South American red-footed tortoise got away from Ray Swick on June 19 at the park where the retired historian...
Wood County BOE hires Potts to be PHS principal
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education approved the recommendation for Jason Potts to be the new principal at Parkersburg High School, Jeff Hardman as the new Emerson Elementary principal and Karla Carpenter as the Franklin Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Assistant Principal. Board member Rick Olcott thanked Superintend...
Charleston Ballet to host master class in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG — Charleston Ballet will offer a one-day master class at American Academy Ballet Parkersburg Studio, 601 Market St. Artistic Director Kim R. Pauley will provide instruction focusing on the technique and artistry of classical ballet for ballet enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Scheduled for Saturday, Aug....
PUB approves payment for wastewater plant project
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Utility Board on Tuesday approved one of the final payments on a $3.8 million wastewater treatment plant improvement project started in late 2022. During the board’s regular meeting, the pay estimate was approved on a 3-0 vote, with one member absent and one seat vacant,...
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