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DNC chair fires back at Nate Silver over Ohio ballot deadline
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison fired back at pollster Nate Silver online Tuesday over the Ohio ballot deadline. In a post on the social platform X, Silver posted an excerpt of a New York Times article quoting Harrison saying the DNC wants to push President Biden’s official nomination forward to avoid legal challenges…
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
First Buc-ee's store in Ohio sets groundbreaking date
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WKEF/WKRC) - The convenience chain die-hard fans have been waiting for now has a groundbreaking date for its first Ohio location. Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore posted information on social media noting that the official groundbreaking ceremony is set for Aug. 8. Buc-ee's, a "large-format travel center"...
Ohio Renaissance Festival caps daily attendance, visitors must purchase tickets in advance
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information provided by a Renaissance Festival spokesperson. Ohio Renaissance Festival visitors will have to plan ahead this year due to new daily attendance limits. ...
Local lodge donates starter kits to foster kids
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Our community is built off of the act of giving back. The Marietta Moose Lodge donates starter kits for foster kids as they come into the system. Each kit contains new clothes, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and other hygiene supplies. They are then put into a custom drawstring bag with a Tommy Moose plush doll.
Nearly all households opt-in to East Palestine settlement
(The Center Square) – According to court-appointed class attorneys, less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 households involved in the East Palestine train derailment settlement opted out of the $600 million deal. A court filing after the July 1 opt-out and objection deadline showed 0.09% of the 190,887 households in the settlement class opted out of the agreement. The settlement class includes households in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Seath A. Katz,...
Muskingum Hosts Annual 7-on-7 Football Tournament
There’s only so much football to be played during the summer, but the 7-on-7 events and tournaments continue to roll around, this time at Muskingum University, with plenty of local area schools involved. At the Muskingum campus, the Muskies hosted six local area schools to participate in this 7-on-7...
Donations sought for Purple Heart Monument
MARIETTA — The Mid-Ohio Valley Purple Heart Chapter 743 is accepting donations for three levels of contributions for the Purple Heart Monument to be erected at Gold Star Park, 801 Lancaster St., Marietta. Levels are the Patriot for $500, Foundation for $1,000 and Corner Stone for $3,000. Names will...
Second Steak 'n Shake in West Virginia Set to Open its Doors in North Central Part of State Next Week
A new national restaurant chain is about to open its doors in North Central West Virginia after a lengthy process to get started. According to media reports, social media posts, and a worker on site, Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors this Monday, July 22. WBOY reported this as well (and can be found on their site).
New downtown Wheeling splash pad nearing completion
WHEELING, W.Va. — Soon, the city of Wheeling will have a brand-new splash pad near WesBanco Arena. But the question is, when?. It's been over a year since Wheeling City Council approved construction on the downtown splash pad. City Manager Robert Herron said it's not something you see in a pool, rather in a larger city like downtown Pittsburgh.
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
Ohio State football five-star commit dispels any rumors of him flipping
It’s pretty normal with Southern recruits to commit to a program, even when they are still looking at others schools. Multiple Ohio State football commits have taken official visits, and with that comes rumors of flipping. One of those players who has done so is Alabama cornerback, Na’eem Offord, who has taken official visits to Oregon, Alabama, and Auburn.
Vienna town hall discusses possible land swap to build new school
VIENNA — Vienna City Council held an informational town hall Tuesday evening at the Vienna Community Building at Jackson Park. The discussion centered around the possible “land swap,” as referred to by Wood County Board of Education President Justin Raber, between Wood County BOE and the city of Vienna.
Long-time lawmaker Tom Azinger dies at 89
PARKERSBURG — A Vienna City Councilman who served more than two decades in the West Virginia House of Delegates is being remembered for his service. Tom Azinger died on Saturday at the age of 89 at Wingate Senior Living. A sitting member of Vienna City Council, Azinger, a Republican,...
Car strikes utility pole on Lava Avenue, shutting down the road and power
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – A car struck a pole Tuesday afternoon, causing a power line to go down on Lava Avenue in Elm Grove. The road had to be closed down, shutting down access to JB Chambers Baseball Field. Power is still out for many residents in the surrounding area, but they are working […]
Ohioans Invited to Find, Claim Unclaimed Funds at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
July 17, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds is returning to the Ohio State Fair to help fairgoers search for and claim their lost or forgotten money. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will run from July 24 to Aug. 4.
Two Ohio State Routes will be closed for a couple of days
Starting July 22, in Jefferson County, State Route 150 will close during daytime hours for a culvert replacement project. East of Pleasant Grove. In Belmont County, starting July 22, State Route 149 will be closed to traffic for a slide repair project.
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