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'Hard to explain': Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson questions whether Trump shooter acted alone
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKE, Wisconsin − As Congress begins to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, one congressman from the Cincinnati region questioned whether the shooter acted alone. "It's such a level of negligence that it's just hard to conceive that it was simply negligence," U.S. Rep. Warren...
Lila Hill, active in many Washington County community groups, passes away at 102
MARIETTA — A local centenarian who was involved in several community groups passed away this week. Lila Elizabeth Hill, 102, passed away on Sunday at her home, The Glenwood Community, an assisted living facility, according to her obituary. She was born Jan. 9, 1922, in New Matamoras, to George...
Marietta Moose Lodge donates emergency ‘starter kits’ for foster children
MARIETTA — Washington County Children Services received donations to help foster children Wednesday morning. Marietta Moose Lodge #1813 donated starter kits for foster children to the agency, which is a part of the Washington County Department of Jobs and Family Services. Since April 1, the lodge has been working...
Our First 15: Looking at Nos. 11 to 25 among top female athletes since 2000
It was a list that took the TR sports staff months to compile. The Muskingum Valley’s top athletes from the last 25 years is a deep and talented list from the 11 schools within our coverage area – Morgan, Muskingum and Perry counties. To be eligible, athletes must not have graduated earlier than 2001,...
Black Horse Inn, new home for Underground Railroad Museum
BELMONT COUNTY, O.H. (WTRF) — The Black Horse Inn, believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad, will soon undergo a complete transformation to house the history and artifacts preserved by the Underground Railroad Museum. Vice President of the Morristown Historic Preservation Association, Pamela McCort, says this building is more than bricks […]
One theatre’s fundraising season kicked off with lots of cheer
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Normally, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season does not start this early, though one theatre hopes the early start to their fundraising season pays off. The Stage Door of Peoples Bank Theatre was filled with Christmas spirit as they held a Christmas in July...
Marietta College Women’s Basketball team holds Residential Camp
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Marietta College Women’s Basketball team hosted the final day of their Residential Camp which took place both in Ban Johnson Arena and Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. The camp began on Monday and it involved young girls learning offense, defense, and other fundamentals while being...
Teams working to be crowned for the last standing boat
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Ely Chapman Foundation has partnered with the Right Path to make a fun community night this Friday, July 19, while racing in cardboard boats!. The Right Path’s mission is prevention and awareness, keeping kids healthy and off the streets. This will be the second year they have worked with the Ely Chapman Foundation in their annual boat regatta at the Marietta Aquatic Center, where kids race inside the cardboard boats they have built themselves.
Marshall County Fair aims for record attendance with a week of festive events
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — The Marshall County Fair brings in thousands of people each year to the city of Moundsville, and this year's event has a full schedule of events. "We see thousands of people,” Amanda Ashby, fair board member, said. “This year, hoping to have record numbers.”
EPA watchdog investigating delays in how the agency used sensor plane after East Palestine derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The EPA's Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn't get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment last year. The Associated Press reported on a whistleblower's concerns this spring...
Undergrad GM: A summer job with the Copperheads
Post-game fireworks over the baseball field. Home-run derbies. Affordable tickets. Kid-friendly activities between innings. If you’ve attended a Copperheads baseball game, you’re sure to recognize these things and more. Since 2002, the Southern Ohio Copperheads have been a focal point of summer entertainment in Athens, providing an opportunity...
Vienna officials discuss plans for new school
VIENNA — After Tyler Eppley, civil engineer and design manager at Pickering and Associates, presented the information about the proposed project at Jackson Park at the Vienna City town hall Tuesday evening, Wood County Board of Education President Justin Raber and Vienna Mayor Randy Rapp were able to give additional information.
Semi-truck carrying 40,000lbs of chicken runs red light, crashes into pickup near Elkins
RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - A tractor trailer hauling roughly 40,000 lbs of poultry was involved in a two vehicle wreck in Randolph County Wednesday morning, according to authorities. Per a release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the tractor trailer ran a red light near Crystal...
For years, Springfield has invited immigrants to move and settle there. Now the city fights for existence.
Springfield, Ohio – Usually a peaceful city with about 60,000 residents, Springfield has become well-known nationally following Mayor Rob Rue’s recent request on national television for federal help. The little community is struggling with a significant population growth linked to an inflow of Haitian migrants pushing public services to their limits.
People who lost their jobs in West Virginia due to flooding can get benefits
According to officials, individuals living or working in these counties who lost their job due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides may apply for federal unemployment benefits.
Gorgeous weather ahead for your weekend
CLEVELAND (WJW) – We are wrapping up a refreshing summer day! Thursday has not been too hot or humid. With temperatures only in the lower to mid 70s, it feels a little more like early fall than summer. Thursday evening looks pleasant, so there is still plenty of time to get outside to enjoy the nice weather before the end of the day.
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