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Things to do: Travis Tritt, Hunter Hayes, Marshall Tucker Band to play at music fest
OLD WASHINGTON — We're in the thick of summer and that can only mean it's time for the inaugural Old Washington Music Fest. The three-day event is scheduled to take place Thursday through Saturday at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds. Limited camping is available, and the lineup is sure to please every fan of '90s country music. Thursday night will see Ray Scott, Little Texas and Travis Tritt taking the stage. Friday brings Ohio Valley favorites Hoard & Jones, as well as the Silver Stallion Highwayman Tribute, War Hippies, Marshall Tucker Band and Craig Morgan. Taking the stage on Saturday is...
Steubenville's Operation Bridge Day connects community with addiction recovery resources
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jefferson County Drug Task Force hosted its first Operation Bridge Days on Wednesday in Steubenville aimed to bridge the gap between law enforcement and those who struggle with addiction. Multiple booths were staffed with members of the Steubenville Police Department, Steubenville Municipal Mental Health...
Black Horse Inn, new home for Underground Railroad Museum
BELMONT COUNTY, O.H. (WTRF) — The Black Horse Inn, believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad, will soon undergo a complete transformation to house the history and artifacts preserved by the Underground Railroad Museum. Vice President of the Morristown Historic Preservation Association, Pamela McCort, says this building is more than bricks […]
FEMA opening Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County Thursday, FEMA officials announced. West Virginia residents impacted by the April 11-12 storms can visit a disaster recovery center for help registering for FEMA disaster assistance. Officials say the center will be up and...
Puppy rescue prompts pet care reminder
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 17, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County Pound staff is urging everyone to spay and neuter their pets after taking in three litters of inbred puppies. Facility and Adoption Specialist Beth Lewis says a stray pickup the Friday before last became a rescue operation after the overwhelmed owner agreed to surrender the 19 pups, their mothers, and an unneutered male dog.
Financial, emotional support remains in place for April flood victims
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Three months have passed since the severe storms in April, but damage is still visible in some areas. FEMA conducted a walk-through assessment of the harm in the Wheeling area Wednesday morning. The Disaster Recovery Center opened just last week, and officials say they are...
Tuscarawas County Health Department sees 68% increase in Lyme disease cases
DOVER ‒ Officials with the Tuscarawas County Health Department have seen a 68% increase in reported Lyme disease cases from May 1 through June 30. There have been 74 suspected Lyme cases among Tuscarawas County residents, compared to 44 suspected cases during the same time period in 2023, the agency reported. As of July 10, health department staff were already investigating another 31 suspected cases of Lyme disease for July.
A golden anniversary in Zoar: Yenke Peddler antiques
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Historic Zoar Village will host its Golden Anniversary of the Antique Show, in addition to the annual Juried Artisan Show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28. This is a great antiques show featuring primitives, folk art and...
Culvert Replacement-Martha Dr.-7.22.24 thru 7.24.24
The City of St. Clairsville Street Department will be replacing a culvert starting on Monday morning, July 22nd through Wednesday July 24th, 2024, on Martha Drive. Entering and exiting on Martha Drive will be affected while the culvert work is taking place for the following addresses:. On Martha Drive address...
Traffic Tie-Ups Expected in Zanesville Thursday
Zanesville, OH- Thursday the City of Zanesville is hosting multiple events in the downtown area. In addition to the Tyler Farr show in the Secrest Auditorium parking lot, the Budweiser Clydesdales will parade from the Muskingum County Fairgrounds, down Brighton Boulevard to Ridge Avenue and then onto West Main Street and across the Y-Bridge and down Fourth Street to Secrest.
Utica Shale Academy expands welding program with $2.5 million state funding
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio — Utica Shale Academy received a one-time appropriation fund that will allow the school to expand its welding program even further. The academy received $2.5 million in funding from the State Senate's Strategic Community Investment Appropriation Fund. Superintendent William Watson outlined plans to allocate $1.2 million...
Sycamore Youth Center offers free summer fun with block parties and cultural camps
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Sycamore Youth Center has several upcoming activities for kids that are being offered for free this summer. One event coming up is the summer block party, hosted by Sycamore and the AIM Women's Center on July 24. It'll take place from 5-7 p.m. at 248...
Crooksville's Gage Lotozo: 'I'm quitting because I have to, not because I want to.'
CROOKSVILLE — For the third time in five years, Crooksville is looking for a new football coach. Third-year head coach Gage Lotozo has resigned, citing health reasons. His exit comes just two weeks before the start of two-a-day practices, as the district is now in scramble mode trying to find a successor. It's not...
Street Cat Zine Fest is back with art, crafts and zines for its third year
CHILLICOTHE – Cheering and Waving Press will present Street Cat Zine Fest 8, taking place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Scioto Township Hall, 164 S. Watt Street, featuring music and poetry from Southern Ohio. The event is free and open to the community. The organizer Stephanie...
Lila Hill, active in many Washington County community groups, passes away at 102
MARIETTA — A local centenarian who was involved in several community groups passed away this week. Lila Elizabeth Hill, 102, passed away on Sunday at her home, The Glenwood Community, an assisted living facility, according to her obituary. She was born Jan. 9, 1922, in New Matamoras, to George...
Chillicothe Schools to offer free breakfast and lunch
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe City School District announced Wednesday that all enrolled students will receive free breakfast and lunch during the upcoming school year. The district will implement the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of its participation in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Under...
Jersey Mike's Sub open in Salem's Eastgate Shopping Center
A Jersey Mike's has opened in Salem on E. State Street, located in the Eastgate Shopping Center. Cedartown Foods, who runs the store, is holding a fundraiser to help Salem High School Athletics in honor of its grand opening this week. The fundraiser will be held until Sunday, July 21st.
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