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Ohioans can now add their ID to their digital wallet
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A new program spearheaded by hometown Representative Willis Blackshear lets Ohioans forgo their physical state IDs — in most situations. Ohioans now have the option to upload their state IDs and driver’s licenses into a secure digital format they can access from the Wallet app of their iPhone or Apple Watch. […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio slashes nearly half its after-school programs after funding cuts
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio will only be running 27 after-school programs in the new school year, down from the 49 the organization had last year. The nonprofit said Thursday despite raising almost $700,000 this year, it was unable to get enough funding to offset the loss of state funding and federal pandemic-relief funds administered by school districts. The Ohio Legislature in its biennial budget provided about $7.5 million in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families funds to the clubs statewide in the last fiscal year, but none in the current year's budget, an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services spokesperson said.
Ohio attorney general given names of registrations by noncitizens
(The Center Square) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose sent the names of nearly 600 noncitizens who registered to vote to Attorney General Dave Yost for possible prosecution. Of those 597, LaRose says 138 appear to have voted in an election in Ohio when federal records showed they were not citizens. “I’m duty-bound to make sure people who haven’t yet earned citizenship in this country do not vote in...
Bellaire Big Reds light up Nelson Field in historic Friday night game
Belmont County, OH — The Bellaire football team made history with its first Friday night home game this evening. The Big Reds faced off against the Buckeye Local Panthers at 7pm. Ahead of kickoff, Bellaire High School Athletic Director Casey Davis expected a standing-room only crowd, a sight that he says Nelson Field hasn't seen since the early '90s and 2000's.
Asbestos removal at former Wheeling Inn progressing ahead of schedule
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The asbestos removal at the former Wheeling Inn at 10th and Main Streets is actually moving ahead of schedule. Officials say that portion of the work may be completed by September 16, which would clear the way for the next phase–the actual demolition of the old motel. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore […]
Nationally known comedian, Joe Gatto, coming to Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A nationally known comedian is set to make a stop here in the Friendly City in just two weeks. Known famously for starring in the hit TV show “Impractical Jokers,” Joe Gatto is now continuing his career in comedy as a stand-up comedian. On Friday, September 6, he will bring his […]
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital earns national recognition for heart and stroke care
WHEELING, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital has been nationally recognized for the fourth year in a row by the American Heart Association for its commitment to best practices. The hospital received two ‘Get with the Guidelines' awards at the gold plus level for coronary artery disease STEMI receiving...
Wheeling University welcomes new freshmen class to campus
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling University welcomes one of their largest classes with 280 students spanning 26 states and 28 countries. Freshmen spent the morning moving into their dorms and settling into their new space. President of Enrollment Jennifer Board says this is an exciting time when students from all over come together to begin their […]
Nightclub turned overnight shelter: Wooster to open new center for growing unhoused population
Homelessness continues to rise across Ohio, including in rural counties. In Wayne County, officials are hoping to address the need by opening a new transitional housing shelter this fall. “What we’d really like to do is make this as much like a home as possible,” said Charles Brain, board president...
Robert F Kennedy will not be on the Ohio ballot after suspending his campaign for president
Independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy will not be on the ballot in Ohio, according to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. Kennedy suspended his campaign on Friday and endorsed former President Donald Trump. ...
High school football scores: Who won Cincinnati's Week 1 games?
Welcome to the 2024 high school football season. High school was welcomed back on Thursday with Elder's win at Withrow, but that single game was just an appetizer to a full menu of over 60 more games in the area on Friday and Saturday for Week 1 of the season. We’ve got you covered...
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