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Ohio State Fair enacts new safety policy: No unaccompanied minors after 6
Under a new safety protocol at the Ohio State Fair, youths under 18 will be turned away at the admission gates after 6 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult chaperone. With tens of thousands of people — maybe even more than a million — expected to flock to the fairgrounds between July 24 and Aug. 4, safety is a priority for fair officials, who collaborate with the Ohio State Highway Patrol to assess and implement new safety procedures.
A local lady will run 177 miles across Ohio to raise money for multiple sclerosis
Next week, a woman from the local area will embark on an incredible challenge. Beginning on Sunday in Van Wert and concluding on Friday in Cuyahoga Falls, she will run an astonishing 177 miles in just six days. This remarkable feat is almost the entire length of the state of Ohio!
HB68 Trial: Ohio parents take stand asking state to allow gender-affirming care
Ohio parents and doctors are testifying in a lawsuit to prevent the state from enforcing a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The trial against House Bill 68, the controversial legislation that prevents LGBTQ+ minors from accessing care such as hormone blockers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and some mental health services, is being heard at […] The post HB68 Trial: Ohio parents take stand asking state to allow gender-affirming care appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
PHOTO GALLERY: NOGA Scratch Series Four-Ball #2
Photo gallery from the NOGA Scratch Series Four-Ball #2 at Belmont Country Club, Thursday, July 18th. INSTRUCTIONS: Click any thumbnail to launch the photo viewer. Hover your cursor over a photo in the viewer to display arrows to move between photos. Click (x) to exit the current batch after viewing. Then, use the navigation below the thumbnails to see additional photos in this gallery.
Main Street paving in Wheeling nears completion
WHEELING, W.Va. — The paving of Main Street in downtown Wheeling is closer to the finish line now that that asphalt has been laid on the left lane. Workers began paving Main Street nearly a month ago. There were setbacks that interfered with the goal of finishing it in 2 weeks.
Post 15 falls in West Virginia American Legion Area 1 Tournament, 4-2
WHEELING — Rain clouds opening up in the late innings Wednesday did little to dampen Wheeling Post 1’s spirits. Post 1 used a big swing from Andrew Skadra and a big defensive play by center fielder Alex Taylor to take a 4-2 victory over Parkersburg Post 15 at Wheeling Park High School in the West Virginia American Legion Area 1 Tournament.
23 young ladies compete to be the OVAC Queen of Queens
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – 23 talented young ladies from OVAC schools competed at the J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center tonight to show off their talents to see who will be this year’s Queen of Queens. The contestants were judged in several areas, including an interview, talent, poise and presentation. The winner will be officially […]
Post 1 Wins Area One Championship
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling Post 1 won the American Legion area one tournament championship Thursday 11-0 over Wellsburg Post 34 in five innings. Post 1 jumped out fast scoring five times in the first thanks to an rbi triple from Jaxson Murray and a two-run double from Andrew Skadra. In the third inning they added […]
Marietta, Beverly-Lowell pull out victories in Legion Baseball district tournament action
BEVERLY, Ohio (WTAP) - It was another busy day at Fort Frye High School at the District 8 American Legion Baseball Tournament. First, Marietta Post 64 clinched a spot in the winner’s bracket final with a dominant 14-3 win over Cambridge/Belle Valley Post 84/641. Marietta’s offense exploded by putting...
American Heritage cruising into Marietta next week
MARIETTA — Marietta will be visited by a paddlewheeler next week. American Cruise Lines’ paddlewheeler, American Heritage, will arrive in Marietta on July 24 and its passengers will disembark at 8 a.m., according to American Cruise Lines’ Public Relations Manager Alexa Paolella. She said the American Heritage...
Citizens revive initiative to abolish Nelsonville City Charter
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nine years have passed since the last attempt to change Nelsonville’s government structure. Although that attempt failed, some city residents — some of whom were behind the 2015 attempt — want to try again. A notice dated May 28, which was circulated at...
Beatty Park beautification and renovation underway thanks to new donations
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — With a simple brick entrance tucked away on Lincoln Avenue, you would never guess Steubenville had a 99-acre nature park. But more people are becoming aware of Beatty Park, which means more donations are coming in to rebuild the city’s best-kept secret. A new outdoor amphitheater is about 75% built where […]
Knox Twp. Festival set Saturday with music, tractor pulls, kids fun
Classic cars, tractor pulls and games for children will be highlights of Saturday’s Knox Township Festival. Managed by Homeworth Community Group, the event will run noon to 10 p.m. at the North Georgetown Community Pavilion at North Georgetown Fire Department. George D. Worth Color Guard of North Georgetown American...
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