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Ohio church groups come to Clarksville, helping rebuild homes after December tornado
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – “God tells us where he wants us to go,” said Tim Pride, group leader of the Ohio Mount Carmel Christian Church volunteers. The group has been in Clarksville for almost a week, helping members of the community who are still suffering the effects of the December 2023 tornado with some much-needed home repairs. Mount Carmel, in a joint effort with their partner, 3C Community Christian Church, took on 17 projects in the Clarksville area, bringing in over 100 volunteers to help.
Annual bocce tournament moves to WesBanco Arena floor for better visibility
WHEELING, W.Va. — If you need a break from the sun or the crowds, you can head indoors this year at the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival. The annual bocce tournament will be held on the WesBanco Arena floor. “It is down on the arena floor, so...
What’s new for the 2024 Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival?
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — After more than 40 years, you might think it would be difficult to surprise those who attend Wheeling’s Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival. But this year organizers are finding the new by returning to the old, emphasizing the traditions we’ve held on to for decades and even centuries. Sunday’s […]
Kalkreuth Roofing presents $50,000 check to Easterseals
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One special organization received a very generous donation on Friday from a long-time partner. Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal donated $50,000 on Friday to Easterseals. The two organizations have been partners for several years and continue to support one another year after year. The donation came during the annual Kalkreuth Vendor […]
17th annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic sees hundreds of supporters
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — More than 150 golfers came out to Crispin Golf Course at Oglebay Park on Friday for the 17th Annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic. Each year, the event raises money for the foundation’s College Nursing Scholarships, which are given out in honor of Heather. In 2008, Heather was weeks away from […]
CSG panel weighs energy reliability amid growing demand
Permitting reform and interagency communication at all levels are keys for state governments to accommodate rising energy needs, panelists told a collection of lawmakers in Ohio this week. Rising load due to data centers and other energy-intensive users coming online was front and center during a recent panel of the...
Central Ohioans to watch at the Olympics
LeBron James will carry the American flag during today's opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, but he's not the only Ohio athlete to root for in the weeks ahead.Why it matters: Fourteen Ohioans will compete for Team USA, including two who live in our region. Other competitors also have ties to Central Ohio.Case in point: Ohio State University announced that 24 of its current, former and incoming student-athletes are competing, representing 10 countries — its second-largest contingent ever.Seven are on Team USA.How to watch: Today's opening ceremony begins at 1:30pm. The games are on NBC and Peacock...
Ohioans head to the Paris Olympics: The Wake Up for Friday, July 26, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Six Northeast Ohioans are competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics, beginning with opening ceremonies today and running through Aug. 11. Nearly 600 Americans will take part in 33 sports over the 15...
Ohio works to remedy skilled trade shortage with incarcerated youth initiative
Ohio is working to remedy a shortage of skilled trade employees by providing resources for incarcerated juveniles to start careers in fields such as construction or welding once they are released.
Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking; study identifies risk in PA counties
(The Hill) – Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
Online Auction of Confiscated Fishing Vessel Nets $96,000 for Purchase of New Patrol Boat
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife recently sold a fishing boat that was previously seized from Chase Cominsky, a 37-year-old resident of Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The 22-foot Ranger boat was involved in a highly publicized cheating scandal and was sold through an online auction that came to an end on Tuesday, July 23rd.
New law targets ticket prices at high school sporting events
(The Center Square) – Parents and fans who want to pay cash to attend a school sporting event won’t have to pay more and students will get to pay less than adults. The new requirements became law recently as Gov. Mike DeWine signed 20 bills into law, including one that included the Campus Act, which is designed to stop harassment and intimidation at colleges and universities. The move on high...
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