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Hamilton County secures $100 million funds
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) announced the June 26 passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state’s biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate. The record-setting $6.2 billion investment makes appropriations for state-owned infrastructure, colleges, universities and school districts as well as other community projects.
Tuscarawas County child injured by ricocheting projectile in target shooting
A 7-year-old Tuscarawas County boy from Wayne Township was transported to the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital campus in Dover on Friday after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries from a projectile, according to a report from the Tuacarawas County Sheriff’s Office. According to officials, the incident occurred when an adult was using...
Metal Fest strikes a chord at the Wells Township Haunted House
BRILLIANT, Ohio (WTRF) — For those looking for frighteningly good music, the Metal Fest at the Wells Township Haunted House rocked the night away. With eight bands spanning different genres of metal, there was a bit of something for everyone. For those looking for more than just music, the haunted house opened its doors […]
New local business invites community out for free fun
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — A new local organization in the Ohio Valley decided to announce its new headquarters location by inviting everyone out for a day filled with free fun. Rich Investments Group recently opened its new location at 48000 National Rd. in St. Clairsville and on Saturday they welcomed the entire community out […]
Hopewell Police: Man exposes himself to woman
Police are looking for a man who exposed himself to a New Road resident as she walked out to check on her mailbox June 23, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. While the woman was checking on her mailbox, a Hispanic man drove up in a white minivan and...
Sons of the American Revolution honor Ohio Valley Revolutionary War heroes
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — Some people might not know that the men and women who helped shape our country are buried right here in the Ohio Valley. The Sons of the American Revolution held a memorial service today at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Martins Ferry to honor the Revolutionary War heroes who are […]
‘My heart is in my stomach right now’: East Palestine residents reach out to Illinois town after derailment there
A handful of people in the small Ohio town of East Palestine used social media to send heartfelt messages — and hard-earned advice — to residents of a Chicago suburb last week. The reason for the outreach? The threat of toxic contamination. On Thursday morning, June 27, Veronica...
A look at dedicated highways in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE — For over 70 years the Ohio General Assembly has passed legislation that has designated portions of state highways as memorial highways. So far over 200 memorial highways have been designated in the state, 13 of which are located in Ross County. These designations are marked by Ohio...
GALLERY: July First Friday features Camp Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — It seems everyone — and everything — turned out to experience summer camp in downtown Mount Vernon. July’s First Friday event featured activities for kids of all ages. Camp Mount Vernon highlighted archery, a giant slide, a dunk tank, and Touch-a-Truck in the activities zone on Public Square.
Sales Buzz: Busy Bee Restaurant ready to comb for a new owner
MARIETTA — The Busy Bee Restaurant, which has been in business for 80 years, is going on the market. “The family and I have decided to take our business operations in a different direction,” owner Larry Sloter said. “My sons said that food service isn’t in our long term plans.”
2024 Lawrence County Fair’s royal court to be crowned on Sunday
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune The 2024 Lawrence County Fair gets underway Saturday, July 6. Part of the annual tradition is the crowning of the fair king, queen and princess—scheduled for noon as part of the opening ceremonies on Sunday, July 7 in the large animal barn at the Lawrence County fairgrounds. […] The post 2024 Lawrence County Fair’s royal court to be crowned on Sunday appeared first on The Tribune.
Warren archery team competes in national championships at Daytona Beach
VINCENT, OH (WTAP) - The Warren archery team ranges from the 4th grade, all the way to the 12th grade. The team was successful enough in points as they were able to make it to the National Archery Schools Program (NASP) championships, which were located at Daytona Beach. Brian Bishop,...
North Ridgeville Resident Wins $50,000 in Ohio Lottery
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH—A lucky Ohioan has struck gold, winning $50,000 from the Ohio Lottery’s 50th Anniversary scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Butternut Food Mart, located at 34885…
West Virginia cowboy triumphs at National Junior High Finals Rodeo
MILL CREEK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Koalton Heckler, a 14-year-old from Mill Creek, has secured the title of World Reserve Champion in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is a preparatory event for steer wrestling, requiring competitors to guide a steer to a line ten feet […]
An Ohio parent joined LifeWise Academy to post its curriculum online. Now it's suing him
A Hilliard-based nonprofit provider of Christian instruction to public schools has sued a former Ohio man for copyright infringement, claiming he improperly uploaded and shared proprietary instructional materials with families. LifeWise Academy filed the lawsuit July 2 against Zachary Parrish, a parent who strongly feels that public schools should be free of influence...
Raising Cane's bringing chicken fingers to Ontario
ONTARIO — City officials know the location of the upcoming Raising Cane's restaurant but are holding off on disclosing it. Eddie Gallo, president of Ontario City Council, said the location will be on Lexington-Springmill Road in an existing business that is going to close. "I don't want an employee...
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