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Hundreds of thousands of parents died from drugs. Their kids need more help, advocates say.
Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her. Emma’s mom, Danielle Stanley, died of an overdose last year. She was 34, and had struggled with addiction since she was a teenager, […]
Fire shuts down Route 50 in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Earlier this morning fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a blaze in Bourneville. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire broke out at a structure along Route 50. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Authorities are advising residents to steer clear...
State of Emergency extended to all West Virginia counties due to drought
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies […]
Warm Weekend Ahead for Cleveland and Northern OH, NWS Flags Potential for Isolated Thunderstorms and Heat Advisory
For those reveling in the recent wave of balmy weather, the trusty National Weather Service in Cleveland offers insights for the weekend and the week ahead that might require some wardrobe adjustments. The bulletin, dispatched early this Saturday morning, promises a continuation of the high pressure centered near the eastern seaboard to govern our weather through Monday. According to the NWS Cleveland, Ohioans can anticipate temperatures to nudge a few degrees higher from Friday’s pleasantness, with highs ranging from the low 80s in northwestern PA to the mid to upper 80s throughout much of northern OH.
South Carolina man accused of raping woman on a trail in Ansted
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man from South Carolina is facing serious felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Shannon Morris has shared details about the case. On August 14, 2024, authorities began investigating a sexual assault that took place in the Ansted area of Fayette County. A victim reported that she was raped multiple […]
Herd Volleyball Sweeps Saint Francis
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Volleyball team swept Saint Francis (PA) 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-10) in its final Fans First match before the regular season on Saturday. "Today was a good test for us before beginning non-conference play," Herd Volleyball Head Coach Ari Aganus said. "We executed on...
Ohio Dad Allegedly Left Kids Unattended At Amusement Park To Ride Roller Coasters
An Ohio dad allegedly left 3 young kids unattended while he went to ride roller coasters with his oldest child at Cedar Point. Now, he’s in trouble with more than just their mom!. A trip to the amusement park with the family sounds like a lot of fun. Of...
FirstEnergy’s chief ethics officer knew about $4.3 million payment the company said was a bribe
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two top lawyers at FirstEnergy, plus the company’s most senior accountant, knew about and helped process a $4.3 million payment that the company later said was a bribe to a top state regulator, according to a newly unearthed memorandum and deposition. Up to now, the...
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
Ohio teacher forced to resign after refusing to use students’ pronouns, lawsuit says
MASSILLON, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Ohio middle school teacher is headed to trial after she resigned for refusing to address two transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns, and asked to have them removed from her classroom. The teacher, Vivian Geraghty, alleged in a 2022 lawsuit against Jackson Local School District her First […]
‘The Charles Huff Show’ Starts Thursday at Davis’ Place
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – 'The Charles Huff Show' is heading to a new location for the 2024 season with Davis' Place set to host the weekly Thursday show, starting Aug. 29. The show features Marshall head coach Charles Huff and "Voice of the Thundering Herd" Steve Cotton going live on the Thundering Herd Sports Network to talk about all things Marshall Football.
Taco Brothers bring the heat
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune A 10-month-old restaurant offers “An authentic taste of modern Mexican flavors in Ashland, Kentucky.” This mantra of Taco Brothers, located at 1018 Bellefonte Rd. in Flatwoods, sums up the commitment the restaurant embraces in providing “great food and a great atmosphere” to diners from northeast Kentucky, southern […] The post Taco Brothers bring the heat appeared first on The Tribune.
Huge EV battery recycling facility comes online in Ohio
Cirba Solutions officially opened its expanded lithium-ion battery processing plant, using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A big facility for recycling lithium-ion batteries is now operating in Central Ohio, where workers are busy salvaging and repurposing the metals and minerals needed to drive the clean energy transition. On Thursday,...
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