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An Ohio apartment building, evacuated after a deadly explosion nearby, could reopen soon
A 16-story apartment building in Ohio may reopen early next month, several weeks after it was temporarily shuttered following a deadly natural gas explosion that severely damaged a neighboring building. Youngstown officials had ordered the evacuation of the International Towers on June 10 after an engineering firm determined that the...
Cities in Northeast Ohio explain fireworks ban ahead of July 4th
MENTOR, Ohio (WOIO) - Independence Day is typically marked by grilling out, parades, and fireworks to close out the day. And while state legislation has legalized fireworks, many cities across Ohio have banned the holiday commodity. “Kids get ahold of fireworks or people who are inexperienced in handling fireworks. Really,...
Sore throat? As COVID cases surge, FLiRT variants on the rise: COVID-19 update July 3, 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Emergency room visits and deaths due to COVID-19 are on the rise, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although compared to the surges of the past, the number of COVID-19 related deaths and hospitalizations remains low, they are indeed on the rise this summer.
Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 8, 2024
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7 p.m. Presentation by Progressive Companies on the Mission Street Improvement Plan’s existing conditions evaluation and survey results. Public hearing on proposed...
Rite Aid closure leaves one pharmacy in Harrison County
CADIZ, Ohio (WTRF) — It’s a county of more than 14,000, all of whom will soon have only one place to pick up a prescription. The Cadiz Rite Aid will be closing in months, leaving a hometown pharmacy as Harrison County’s only medication dispensary. Just about all Rite Aid locations in Ohio are going out […]
Steubenville mourns the loss of WWII hero Robert Moran at age 99
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — The Steubenville area lost a World War II hero this past week. Robert Moran served in the United States Army Artillery from 1943 to 1945, receiving many awards. He was 99 years old and passed away peacefully, having served on D-Day. He returned to Normandy in 2022 for the 78th anniversary, but, unfortunately, he was not in strong enough health to return in the years following.
Steubenville 4th of July concert, food and fireworks continue under dark skies
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Wheeling isn’t the only city on the Ohio River getting the pyrotechnics ready tonight. Steubenville will feature its yearly red, white and blue entertainment, with the Tri-State Community Band and Ron Retzer Trio taking the Fort Steuben amphitheater stage. The city has planned its Independence Day celebration for more than half […]
Heath Named ZAAP Gallery Artist of the Month
ZANESVILLE, OH – Brayden Heath has been named the ZAAP Gallery Artist of the Month. Heath was named Artist of the Month, 4 years ago and says his style has definitely changed in that time. He says his art style has always been abstract, but now features more realism within his works.
Grand opening set for mental health center for residents of East Palestine
A mental health center aimed at helping residence impacted by the toxic train derailment is set to open next week. The East Palestine Resiliency Center, located on State Route 14 in Unity Township is set to open July 15 with an event welcoming the community to tour the facility. The...
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