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Helplines like 211, 988 provide essential community services for Northeast Ohioans
Everyone needs help during an emergency, and knowing the right number to call for the right emergency can be vital when you’re going through a stressful situation. There are a variety of different helplines that are easy to remember beyond just 911. There’s the City of Cleveland’s 311 line that answers approximately 200,000 calls each year about non-emergency city services. The United Way of Greater Cleveland’s 211 number connects more than 150,000 residents to things they need, like food, housing and utility assistance. And the new 988 line helps people going through a mental health crisis, such as feeling suicidal, or dealing with substance use.
Insurance prior authorizations delay critical health care. Ohio bill to combat it could be improved
As a cancer physician, last year I was reminded that lymphoma does not wait for insurance company approval. A patient in our clinic was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, an aggressive cancer. The lymphoma was growing quickly, and one mass had caused her kidneys to fail. This was a high-stakes situation, because diffuse large […]
When You Can’t Come to the Library, They Come to You
If you and the family love visiting the library but don’t have the time or transportation, you may want to see if the library is coming to you. The Muskingum County Library System performs Outreach Stops throughout the community, where they bring library services, like signing up for library cards and brings books to check out.
Floating river circus to dock in Steubenville this Wednesday
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A floating river circus will be making a stop in Steubenville on Wednesday. The Flotsam River Circus will be bringing a national traveling show to the Vukelic Wharf. "Raft of circus performers that are coming down the Ohio River and stopping at 36 different towns along...
Emotional reunion between a man and the OSHP officers that saved his life
Cambridge, OHIO (WTRF) – There was an emotional reunion today, between a man whose life was saved….and the four Ohio State Highway Patrol officers who saved him. It happened July 3rd, when that man was involved in a traffic accident, and then had a heart attack. On Monday, those officers received awards. Charles Carter says […]
Bobcat Tennis Team Falls at West Holmes
WEST HOLMES — The Cambridge High School tennis team lost 1-4 at West Holmes on Monday. The lone win came from the first doubles team of Emma Krise and Miranda Cole who beat Autumn Striuse and Kylee Taylor 6-2, 6-1. MJ Lamphear, Madi Peebles and Emily Epler all lost...
Major Ohio-based company stocks rebound, Cleveland company had top growth last week
CLEVELAND, Ohio — After two weeks of slow stock growth from major Ohio companies, 26 showed a positive change, up from 11 the week before. Of them, 11 had at least 2.5% growth, including four from the Greater Cleveland area. The major Ohio company with the most growth from...
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Brings Children’s Healthcare Closer to Home
The main campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a long drive to Columbus, which is why they now have a Close to Home Center, right here in Zanesville. The center is set to open its doors this Thursday, offering nationally ranked pediatric specialists in urology, hematology, oncology, genetics, lab services, cardiology, and adult congenital heart disease. All conveniently located at 740 Adair Avenue. Bringing services to the community that Site Director Shaun Coffman see’s as vital to the community.
Community Day brings artists, games, petting zoo and live music to New Concord
NEW CONCORD – Friends of New Concord will offer the second annual New Concord Community Day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 31. The one-mile Muskie Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. at New Concord Elementary School. The vendors village with 25 artisans will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Genesis Primary Care. A kids' corner will also be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a coloring...
Real estate transfers: Agricultural property in Tuscarawas Twp. sells for $1.4 million
A large agricultural property in Tuscarawas Township has been sold, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. The 68.4-acre parcel, located along Alabama Avenue Northwest, sold for $1.4 million. Bethlehem Township. Dudek Tim & Kim from Springwood Lake Camp Club Property, parcel 1100397...
Service with a smile: Bowling Green man wraps up year as Ohio Kiwanis governor
BOWLING GREEN — It’s been a a year of pancakes, sausage, and strawberry shortcake for Jason Miller. As Ohio Kiwanis district governor for the last year, with his term expiring Oct. 1, Mr. Miller has made 90 official visits to clubs around the state. Kiwanis are member-driven, community-focused service clubs. “I’ve put over 18,000 miles on the car since Oct. 1, which is certainly a lot more than the average governor does, but it was important to me to get out and meet as many people as a I could,” said Mr. Miller, who is 45. “I’ve attended anything you can imagine, from bike rodeos, to strawberry socials, to pancake days, to cake walks.” His most memorable trip was two hours south, where he was asked to throw out the first pitch for a Dayton Dragons game. He ended up passing the opportunity to a local child, Logan.
35-year sentence for man arrested in Oak Grove for kidnapping, ransom
A Texas man will spend 35 years in a federal prison after kidnapping a Kentucky woman and transporting a minor across state lines. The sentence was handed down this week for 42-year-old Bryan Conley. In 2018, he created a fake online dating profile where he offered money and property to lure a minor from Ohio. The minor met up with Conley in Tennessee. He took the minor to Texas, stealing her purse and phone and abandoning her.
Structure fire leaves Marshall County home a total loss
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – A Marshall County home is gutted after fire rips through the structure. We are learning no one was injured. The home is located at 665 Chesterfield Drive, right off of Garvin’s Lane. The call came in after 10:00pm Sunday night and Mount Olivet, Sherrard, Limestone and Bethlehem Volunteer fire departments […]
Threat reported at West Virginia middle and high school on first day of classes
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A threat was made toward a West Virginia middle and high school this morning. According to Berkeley Springs Middle School Principal Dr. Amy Haderer and Spring Mills High School Principal Mark Salfia, this morning, an online threat was reported, prompting immediate action from law enforcement. Following a thorough investigation, the threat […]
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