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Drought conditions spread in Ohio, though Northwest Ohio improves
CLEVELAND, Ohio—While some places in Northwest Ohio improved from last week’s dry conditions, more than a quarter of Ohio is now experiencing a moderate drought. Due to below-normal rainfall, southern Ohio counties have now begun experiencing moderate drought, meaning 28% of the state is now experiencing drought conditions, an increase of 21% from the previous week, according to Wednesday’s update from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The data for the update is through Tuesday.
Fourth of July tornado confirmed in Logan County
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (WCMH) — A tornado formed in Logan County during storms on the Fourth of July, adding another in a year that has already broken the all-time record in Ohio. The National Weather Service confirmed a “brief/weak” EF-0 tornado touched down at 8:44 p.m. near the village of De Graff. It lasted only seconds, […]
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
Muskingum County Sees Record $272 Million Economic Boost from Tourism
ZANESVILLE, OH – Muskingum County experienced $272 Million worth of economic impact from tourism in 2023. TourismOhio recently released their economic impact reports. Kelly Ashby, the Vice President of the Zanesville-Muskingum Convention and Visitors Bureau, says they are thrilled to see these numbers rising. “That is up from 6%...
Yard Sale Raises Money for Scholarships
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Yard sales are a good way for vendors to rid their homes of unused items and for consumers to find those goods at just the right price. The Zanesville Alpha Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is a fraternal organization of teachers that promote education here in Muskingum County. Club President Jere Kay Gardner talked about their annual yard sale and how its proceeds fund educational scholarships for students pursuing a career in teaching.
Tourism rises with temperatures during the summer
LANSING, WV (WVNS) – The sunshine and warm weather has been driving people in the Mountain State to seek more outdoor activities as of late – especially during the summer months. Adventures on the Gorge employees are readily available to take on the rise of tourists visiting the state. One of the ways visitors beat […]
Mayor and Committee Attend Grand Opening of Woodmont Forge in Hopewell
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the grand opening of Woodmont Forge at Hopewell, a luxury rental community in Hopewell Township on June 17. The event celebrated the unveiling of 300 new residences at the community’s location at 100 Forge Circle, Pennington. The community features a range of contemporary one- and two-bedroom units, some with additional lofts or dens, alongside a collection of lifestyle amenities.
Richmond seeks Jefferson County's help for sewage system overhaul
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — As time goes on, a lot of water and sewer infrastructure here in the Ohio Valley tends to get older, prompting villages like Richmond to look for assistance. "(They) formally requested that we look into taking over the sewer for Richmond,” Jefferson County Commissioner Eric...
Body of missing Pittsburgh-area teenager found on shoreline in Ohio
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than a year after a body was found on the shoreline of the Ohio River in Wellsville, Ohio, police said it has been identified as a missing 17-year-old boy from Wilkins Township.In a post on Facebook on Friday, the Wellsville Police Department said that the body was found on the shoreline of the river in the 1600 block of Riverside Avenue in April 2023. The body was not identified as Jayshawn Fountain, who was reported missing in February 2023, until last month.Police said in Friday's Facebook post that the body was discovered on April 5, 2023, around...
Get ready for theatrical magic at “Matilda: The Musical”
WELLSBURG, W.Va. (WTRF) — If you believe in magic in a young girl’s heart, get ready to see it on stage at the Brooke Hills Playhouse. The long-running summer theater group is ready to sing a musical version of Roald Dahl’s story ‘Matilda.’ The opening night will feature a cast of two dozen players, recounting […]
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