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Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ohio gets millions from the feds to plug abandoned oil, natural gas wells
Ohio is getting another chunk of money from the Biden administration to clean up and plug abandoned oil and natural gas wells that plague the state's countryside. The Interior Department has awarded the state $57.25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the federal law passed in 2021 that commits $1.2 trillion to fix roads and bridges, expand internet access, provide access to clean water, improve ports, invest in public transportation and other purposes. The law provides $16 billion to address what the Biden administration calls legacy pollution by reclaiming abandoned coal mines and plugging orphaned wells.
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
Three-day music fest brought Travis Tritt, Hunter Hayes and more to the area
OLD WASHINGTON − Bringing back memories of the long gone Jamboree in the Hills, the Old Washington Music Festival took over the fairgrounds bringing big names and crowds to Guernsey County. The three-day event was held by promotion company BigTime Entertainment at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds. Campers at the festival arrived Wednesday and were treated to a pre-event concert by Confederate Railroad. ...
New Matamoras library host hot air balloon demonstration
NEW MATAMORAS, OH (WTAP) - Debbie Smith is a commercial hot air balloon pilot who came to New Matamoras on Saturday to demonstrate how to inflate a hot air balloon into a crowd of people and how it flies into the air. Debbie said that this was her first time...
Old Washington Music Festival throws a party in Guernsey County
GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — It’s a small village but the folks in Old Washington certainly know how to throw a big party. One of this summer’s most anticipated events has wrapped up. The first-ever Old Washington Music Festival is in the books with 5-time Grammy nominated artist Hunter Hays closing the show. He is […]
Back-to-back accidents on I-470 raise safety concerns after St. Clairsville
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Two separate accidents occur within a couple hours Monday afternoon on I-470 eastbound after the St. Clairsville split. According to Lt. Brian McFarland with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the first accident was a passenger car that spun out and hit the guard rail. There were no injuries reported.
CANCELLED—WATER LINE BREAK-7.22.24
The suspected water break this morning, Monday, July 22nd, 2024, on Windermere Drive has been cancelled. Customers on Windermere Drive and surrounding areas will not experience water loss. If you have any questions, please contact the Utility Office at 740-695-1410. Thank you.
St. Clairsville Post 159 Wins Region 8, Saunders Throws Shutout
FORT FRYE, OHIO (WTRF)– St. Clairsville beat Beverly-Lowell 4-0 Sunday to win Region 8 of Ohio’s Legion Baseball. Brody Saunders threw a complete game shutout allowing only two hits, while adding two RBI’s of his own. Hunter Hoffman and Alfred Blue each had three hits of their own. Next up, Post 159 plays Friday at […]
Athens City School District is adding solar panels to cut down on electricity spending
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City School District’s elementary schools and district office are getting upgrades to their roofs with new solar panels to help cut down their spending on electricity. The project has been in the works for a long time, according to Superintendent Thomas Gibbs. “This...
Second card skimmer found in Chillicothe grocery store
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A second card skimmer has been discovered in Chillicothe, Ohio, raising concerns about a potential rise in credit card fraud in the area. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported that employees at the Corner Market on Charleston Pike found the skimmer attached to one of their credit card readers on Sunday.
New Philadelphia Mayor Joel Day outlines proposal for DORA in downtown area
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Mayor Joel Day has sent a letter to New Philadelphia City Council members asking them to create a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) in downtown New Philadelphia. "Downtown New Philadelphia is the undisputed heart of our community," he said in the letter, dated July 17. "With the threat to bricks and mortar retail from online merchants and fierce dining competition in the eastern Ohio market, we must do everything within our power to...
Take a look at the 2024 Ross County Fair schedule
CHILLICOTHE — As August approaches 4-H participants and the local community are getting ready for the Ross County Fair. To best plan your trip to the fair make sure to take a look at the fair schedule. Saturday, August 3 8:30 a.m.- Jr Fair Dog Show10 a.m.- Antique Tractor Pull5 p.m.- Judging for Home...
More self-checkout lanes, Walmart+ lane, expanded pharmacy among Salem Walmart upgrades
The Salem community can now enjoy brand new renovations at the local Walmart Supercenter as it boasts new “customer-centric” features. Customers were welcomed inside the newly transformed supermarket located at at 2875 E. State St. after the store reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. New...
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