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Nelsonville-York sweeps Trimble in rivalry match up
Buchtel, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes hosted the Trimble Tomcats on Saturday night, in a fierce rivalry matchup. The Buckeyes were looking to bounce back from a loss to the Warren Warriors on Thursday. On the other side of the net, the Tomcats were hoping for a win in their first game of the season. Unfortunately for Trimble, Nelsonville-York came out swinging and the Buckeyes won the match in straight sets.
Man convicted of murder in fatal stabbing at Hocking County rental cabin
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A Fairfield County man was found guilty of murder more than a year after a man was fatally stabbed during a party in Hocking County. Issac Pence, 21, of Carroll, was convicted on Friday of murder, felonious assault, obstructing justice and tampering with evidence. The conviction came after a weeklong jury trial in Hocking County, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office.
OU-Chillicothe Community Education Workshops Return
Article Presented By Scioto Valley Dumpsters, LTD. (Chillicothe) – Community Education workshops at OHIO Chillicothe Campus are ready for Fall signups and are open to the general public regardless of educational background. These classes are self-supporting, and the fees collected from Community Education cover all instructional, administrative, and overhead cost of the program. All ages are welcome, unless noted.
“Soon you’re going to see the big red ‘Y’ go up in Steubenville:” Eastern Gateway Community College set to dissolve by October 31st
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) – With Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s recent appointment of a conservator to Eastern Gateway Community College at the start of the month, the transition of their students to Youngstown State University is quickly approaching. President Bill Johnson recently spoke to the YSU community, stating that historically the university has had 11,000 students […]
Ohio hospital responds to employees’ frustrations over alleged payroll issues
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Many employees at a Belmont County, Ohio hospital have been voicing their frustrations at not being paid on Friday. 7News has received many phone calls and messages with people who wanted answers. Facebook and other social media platforms were conduits for employee complaints who allege East Ohio Regional Hospital has […]
Ryan Gustin Sweeps Saturday Fireball 50 at Atomic Speedway
CHILLICOTHE, OH (August 24, 2024) – Ryan Gustin gave an ode to Scott Bloomquist by channeling his inner “Dirt Track Dominator” on Saturday night at Atomic Speedway. Topping the scoring pylon in each appearance on the 3/8-mile racetrack, the Marshalltown, IA driver led all 50 laps through a wave of challenges from multiple World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models competitors.
Bridgeport High School offers college credits to fast track future degrees
BRIDGEPORT, Ohio (WTRF) — Bridgeport High School is creating opportunities for high school students through college credit classes. Students will experience the rigor and expectations of a college while never having to step foot outside their high school. Principal Jack Fisher says this is a great way for kids...
Muskingum County man gets minimum sentence for major drug trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Frazeysburg man has been sentenced for drug trafficking more than two pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs. Skyler Worline, age 29, appeared for sentencing in Muskingum County Court on Aug. 19. The judge sentenced Worling to the minimum possible sentence of 11 years in prison. He faced a potential term of up to 38 and a half years. The state was arguing for a twenty-year sentence.
Wellsville community comes together in motorcycle run to fight ALS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, OH — An event in Wellsville aimed to bring the community together while fighting ALS. Motorcycles and classic cars thundered down the road Saturday afternoon to honor the life of one local individual and ease the life of another. "Jon got ALS, and it took him pretty...
Ironton pulls away from Wheelersburg, starts year with statement win
WHEELERSBURG — When you don’t get tired, you don’t slow down. After tireless work in the offseason and a non-stop need to get better, Ironton doesn’t have “tired” in its vocabulary any longer. As games progress, they just get stronger. Such was the case...
City of Columbus Settles Case with State Over Gun Background Check Rules
The cities of Dayton and Columbus as well as Everytown For Gun Safety settled a four years-long court battle this week with the state of Ohio over the criminal background check system. The program is a well-known protection to ensure people with a serious criminal convictions aren’t able to purchase a firearm, but it’s also used to ensure they aren’t hired to a position of trust, like a teacher or police officer.
W. Va. Department of Natural Resources is looking for information
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources is looking for information on an incident that occurred Saturday night. At about 9:50 p.m. a vessel struck two other vessels near Buckley Island, according to Sgt. Stephens with the WVDNR. The vessel that caused the incident then fled...
Empowering Women: Halle Berry, Sen. Capito Unite in West Virginia to Champion Leadership and Mid-Life Health
Charleston, W.Va. (BBG) – Actress Halle Berry and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) teamed up in Charleston Aug. 14 to host two events that focused on a better future for women in the state and country. Berry and Sen. Capito first held a “Girls Rise Up” female empowerment event at Piedmont Elementary School on the East End of Charleston.
Wolves once roamed West Virginia’s forests
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia was once home to wolves that roamed the state’s forests and mountains. Two types of wolves were known to inhabit the region: the eastern wolf (Canis lupus lycaon) and the gray wolf (Canis lupus). These apex predators played a major role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by […]
Community mourns after middle school athlete dies following injury sustained in practice
MADISON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A community mourns the death of a Madison Middle School athlete who died Saturday following an injury suffered in football practice. Cohen Craddock, 13, a student at Madison Middle in Boone County, died after falling into a coma caused by an injury sustained during a football practice on Friday night, according to a statement from the school system.
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