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Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Announces Eats and Beats Festival Sept. 27-28
Following the success of its recent Independence Day Fun Festival and August Fun Festival, Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is excited to announce a third and final end-of-summer event set to take place Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept 28. The family-friendly, two-day fun festival is open to the public and features...
Filip Forsmark signs with ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers
The ECHL's Wheeling Nailers have signed former Warriors forward Filip Forsmark to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. View the original article to see embedded media. A product of Skovde, Sweden, Forsmark scored five goals and added 13 assists for 18 points in 35 games this season at Merrimack. Over the course of his five-year NCAA career, he collected 26 goals and 48 assists for 74 points in 123 games. At the end of last season, Forsmark joined the Allen Americans (ECHL) for a two-game stint but went pointless. Before making the jump to the NCAA, Forsmark played junior...
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid 'in peril'
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. ...
Vance tells Harris to ‘go to hell’ over botched Afghanistan withdrawal
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) called for Vice President Kamala Harris to “go to hell” in the aftermath of the botched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago. The Ohio senator and running mate to former President Donald Trump was asked by a CBS News journalist about the reported dispute between Trump campaign staff and an […]
What can Ohio Labor Day travelers expect this weekend?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Labor Day, traditionally viewed as the last weekend of summer, is almost upon us, and millions of Americans – including a fair share from the Miami Valley – are set to head out of town. What can you expect? If you’re heading out, you may encounter busier-than-normal roads: AAA is projecting […]
Football Recap: Brownsville Falls to Bentworth in First Game of Season
Brownsville couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Bentworth Bearcats on Friday, falling 48-0. The loss leaves the Falcons without a win on the season. Ben Hays went supernova for Bentworth, rushing for 140 yards and three touchdowns on only eight...
Ohio 3rd out of 50 states for unsolved violent crimes in 2022, report says
TOLEDO, Ohio — 70% of violent crimes in Toledo went unsolved in 2022, according to a recent report from a non-profit crime reporting organization. It's among statistics that rank Ohio third out of all 50 states for unsolved violent crimes. The Council of State Governments Justice Center, which recently...
West Liberty Hosts Walsh (Ohio) in Season Opener
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University football team kicks off the 2024 season against Walsh (Ohio) on Thursday night inside the friendly confines of West Family Stadium. The Hilltoppers will be looking to build on the momentum from a strong finish to the 2023 campaign that saw the Black and Gold prevail in four of their last six contests.
Ohio bus driver arrested, charged with OVI and endangering children after driving middle school students to an athletic event
Cambridge, Ohio police say a substitute bus driver, Ronald Irvin Vah, was arrested after he took Martins Ferry Middle School students to Cambridge for a volleyball game on Monday night.
Storms possible as dangerous heat remains in Cambridge-area forecasts
Cambridge's parched plant life may have something to look forward to this week. A chance of thunderstorms and rain has slipped into the forecast Wednesday and every day through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. ...
Teen East Palestine employee dies after lawnmower goes into lake
An East Palestine village employee who was sent to the hospital after an injury at City Lake Park has died. East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway confirmed with 21 News that the 17-year-old employee, identified as Austin Miller had succumbed to his injuries following the accident. East Palestine City Schools Superintendent...
Restaurant inspections reveal health code violations at Chillicothe eateries
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Recent inspections of local restaurants have revealed several critical and non-critical violations, with issues ranging from sanitation concerns to facility maintenance. Here’s a summary of the findings:. IHOP. Location: 10 Consumer Drive, Chillicothe. Inspection Date: August 26, 2024. Inspection Type: Standard Inspection. Summary:. Critical Violations...
A rural veteran firefighter's take on Ohio’s volunteer shortage
Ohio has nearly 400 vacant volunteer firefighter positions, according to job listings compiled by Make Me A Firefighter. Governor Mike DeWine announced last week that the state is turning up the heat on its recruitment campaign. It’s offering free training classes for volunteer firefighters and will begin airing 30-second public service announcements across the state. They’ll share the stories of volunteer firefighters and why they choose to be their community’s emergency responders.
Hartley's Denim Cook wins fan vote for top high school football player in central Ohio
Hartley senior linebacker Denim Cook is the fans' choice for the top high school football player in central Ohio. He finished first in a Dispatch poll that accompanied our look at the top 12 players in the Columbus area. The poll became a two-player race, and Cook ended up topping Olentangy junior safety Kaden Gebhardt....
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