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Genesis Affected by Global IT Outage
Genesis HealthCare System is responding to the technology issues caused by the global IT outage Friday. Core systems like Epic, the electronic medical record system, and other clinical and operational systems have not been affected. The main impact of the outage has been to staff computers. “Patient care and safety...
Dover reaches settlement with property owner near bridge project
DOVER (WJER) (July 19, 2024) – The city and a homeowner have finally agreed to a settlement involving a bridge reconstruction project that has been on hold for years. City officials have been discussing replacing the low-level bridge over East 20th Street near Dover Middle School since before ODOT awarded a $602,000 grant for the project in 2020. Three neighboring property owners reached eminent domain agreements with the city for small portions of their property, but a fourth has been holding out. The ensuing court case has been ongoing since 2022.
Hillsboro Rent-2-Own to give away freezer full of groceries
The Rent-2-Own store in Hillsboro is giving away a freezer full of groceries to the person who comes closest to guessing its cost. Entries can be submitted on Facebook, at the store or by calling 937-393-5606. The winner will be announced on Monday, July 22. “We’re a family-owned business here,...
Uhrichsville Discusses Feral Cat Population
What to do about stray cats is a situation that many communities talk about, and that discussion is back in the city of Uhrichsville. Resident Chuck Marty brought the issue to council with members echoing his frustrations over feral felines and them destroying property and yards. Marty proposed for council...
Formation of Ohio University faculty union delayed by disputes over membership
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A dispute between Ohio University administrators and faculty over who can join a proposed union means an election likely won’t happen until spring semester. Last week, a lawyer working with union organizers sent a letter to the State Employment Relations Board responding to the...
Cincinnati woman arrested for murder
According to a news release by the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, a Cincinnati woman is in custody at the Highland County Justice Center following a reported stabbing in Lynchburg that caused the death of Patricia Kirkendall, 62, Lynchburg. Rossalin Rose Wass, 41, was arrested following an “initial investigation” and...
Johnathan Roberts brings history to life at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
CHILLICOTHE - Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (HCNHP) in Chillicothe, draws visitors eager to learn about its ancient mounds and earthen enclosures and is now even recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. For Ohio University Chillicothe senior Johnathan Roberts, the park is more than an archaeological site; it's a dynamic classroom where...
Crooksville's Gage Lotozo: 'I'm quitting because I have to, not because I want to.'
CROOKSVILLE — For the third time in five years, Crooksville is looking for a new football coach. Third-year head coach Gage Lotozo has resigned, citing health reasons. His exit comes just two weeks before the start of two-a-day practices, as the district is now in scramble mode trying to find a successor. It's not...
North Star Child Advocacy Center marks decade as beacon of hope
PARKERSBURG — The North Star Child Advocacy Center is commemorating 10 years of service to the local area. An open house was conducted at North Star’s Parkersburg offices on Friday where community members could come in and see the facility and learn what kind of work it is involved in.
Fire out behind Busy Beaver in Weirton shopping plaza
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — A fire is out at a Weirton shopping plaza after a truck hit a utility wire. Pictures on social media showed black smoke pouring out from behind the plaza off Three Springs Drive this afternoon. Crews received a call that a fire had started behind the Busy Beaver. Weirton Fire Captain […]
Man sentenced for selling ghost guns in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been sentenced for selling ghost guns in West Virginia. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Brandon Michael Reckert, 30, from Purcellville, Virginia, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for possessing and selling ghost guns, privately manufactured and unregistered firearms. Court documents reveal that Reckert advertised and […]
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