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Ohio wildlife area to be fracked along with four ODOT properties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTRF) — The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission (OGLMC) has announced the selection of winning bids to lease mineral rights under select Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) properties on Monday. Under Ohio law, the commission was required to select the “highest and best bid.” […]
Washington County Sheriff’s Office finds emu in Vincent
VINCENT — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office caught an escaped emu Wednesday in the Vincent area. “(The) Washington County Sheriff’s Office has located an Emu in the 600 (block of ) McGill Road, Vincent,” said a media release asking anyone who knew the owner of the bird to contact the office.
OHIO faculty invited to sign up for Diverse Faculty Mentoring Program
Beginning during the fall semester, OHIO’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion will once again host the year-long Diverse Faculty Mentoring Program (DFMP). The program is designed to help diverse tenure track, instructional and clinical faculty acclimate to OHIO, develop mentoring networks and access professional support. Over the course of...
MAC announces 2024-25 men’s basketball conference schedule
CLEVELAND — The Mid-American Conference has released its 2024-25 men’s basketball conference schedule, the league announced today (Aug. 14). This year’s conference schedule includes 18 in-league matchups with nine on the road and nine set to be played in the Convocation Center. The Bobcats open the MAC Slate on Saturday, Jan. 4 on the road at Central Michigan, before heading to Buffalo on Tuesday, Jan. 7 for their lone matchup with the Bulls. ...
‘Hollywood Squares’ Host, W. Va. Native Peter Marshall Dies
The West Virginia native who hosted NBC’s “Hollywood Squares” has died. Peter Marshall died in Los Angeles Thursday of kidney failure at age 98, according to the Associated Press. Marshall was born in Clarksburg and grew up in Huntington. The game show ran 5,000 episodes from 1966...
Washington County Junior Fair announces royal court
MARIETTA — The 2024 Washington County Junior Fair has announced its 2024 royalty. The competition was held on Monday by the OSU Extension at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, where 11 candidates participated in individual interviews with two panel judges and a public speaking event. Five were chosen for...
Man dies in motorcycle accident in Washington County
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP — An Illinois man is dead after a motorcycle accident in Washington County Wednesday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash involving a 2008 KTM LC8 motorcycle around 1:39 p.m. Wednesday near milepost 9 on Ohio 26 in Lawrence Township, according to an OSHP media release.
Washington Co. Jail passes PREA Test
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Washington Co. Jail has passed an important test known as PREA. The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was instated in 2003 as a federal law that aims to prevent and eliminate sexual assault of prisoners and staff members in all types of correctional facilities. According...
Disguised vapes in schools: what to be aware of
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Experts say parents should be aware of vaping products that can be disguised as common items, including school supplies. According to Captain Matthew Martin with the Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office, some vape manufacturers make vapes disguised as other items such as smart watches, highlighters, and pens to name a few.
Ross County EBT users warned about card skimmers
CHILLICOTHE— Have you used your EBT card at Save-a-Lot on Western Avenue and Corner Market on Charleston Pike in Chillicothe recently? If so you may be at risk of having your money stolen due to card skimmers recently found in the stores. These skimmers can be found on card readers and look exactly...
2024 football preview: Strong season should be in the Cards for Sandy Valley
The start of the 2024 Ohio high school football season is right around the corner. Most teams open Week 1 on Friday, Aug. 23, with a handful playing their season opener on Thursday, Aug. 22. This week, we are holding our own kind of two-a-days with previews on two teams released each day. Here is one...
MVNU launches Master of Social Work degree program
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the launch of its Master of Social Work degree, starting in the Spring of 2025. The program will have specializations in Behavioral Health and School Social Work. The MSW is designed to develop students into advanced social work practitioners with specialized knowledge from a Christ-like perspective.
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