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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,...
Church offering free reading program
PARKERSBURG — Reading Camp, a free program for elementary school students who are reluctant or struggling readers, will be held from 8:30 a.m-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Good Shepherd Church, 903 Charles St. In the morning, children will rotate through learning centers in small groups as they refresh...
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation offers assistance for working women
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Women’s Opportunity Fund – Linda H. Culp Memorial Scholarship, designed to assist working women who are looking to advance in their professions and further their career paths. The scholarship is designed specifically for women who...
Spartans drum and bugle corp practice at Ravenswood High School
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - On Tuesday afternoon, the Spartans Drum and Bugle Corp from New Hampshire practiced on the new Ravenswood football field. The Drum and Bugle Corp are a collection of 165 members from across the globe that come together for seven weeks in hopes of winning first place in Indiana.
Ohio residents can soon use digital IDs to clear airport security, buy booze, but not vote
Attention in the terminal: You may now use your Apple Wallet to store a digital version of your state ID and use it to get through the TSA security checkpoint. At Columbus' John Glenn International Airport, Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted heralded the development as an easy, safe and private...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes anti-gerrymandering reform heading to voters in November
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stood in staunch opposition Wednesday to an anti-gerrymandering proposal heading to voters in November that would replace politicians with a citizen redistricting commission, but he stopped short of presenting a competing proposal this year. DeWine held a press conference on Wednesday, not only to criticize the Citizens Not Politicians ballot initiative, […]
Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for marijuana, but does it work?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. After slowly making its way through a committee, the bill passed in […]
Will the northern lights be visible in northwest Ohio? Aurora forecast
TOLEDO, Ohio — Northwest Ohio, along with a surprisingly large portion of North America, was treated in May to a dazzling display of the northern lights when a powerful G5 geomagnetic storm interacted with Earth's magnetic field. Another geomagnetic storm is slated to reach Earth Wednesday night. But will...
Hot Head Burrito shares plans to expand to the Summit City
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Mexican-style restaurant chain based out of Ohio shared that it will be expanding to Fort Wayne in August. Restaurant chain Hot Head Burritos is slated to move next door to the Dairy Queen and Cap n’ Cork liquor store on 3120 St. Joe Center Road.
Ohio-Based Brewery Takes Aim at Pennsylvania’s Alcohol Regulations
Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism. Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism for in-state brewers, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The...
Chief Joe Kitchen Inaugurated as 95th Chiefs’ Association President
July 31, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association: Columbus –Joe Kitchen, Fire Chief with the Bath Township Fire Department, was sworn in last Wednesday as the 95th president of the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association (OFCA), the state’s premier organization for fire service leaders. At his inauguration, Chief Kitchen pledged to do his very best to represent the Association and Ohio’s fire service to the best of his ability.
Ohio driver is charged with attempted murder in Thruway shooting
An Ohio tractor trailer driver has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses following a road rage incident early Monday morning on the 90 West. Additionally, the driver is accused of sideswiping another vehicle. According to State Police, two tractor trailer drivers got into a road rage incident on...
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