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Lancaster County native Casey Kaufhold set to compete in 2024 Olympics on Thursday
PARIS, IDF — Susquehanna Valley native Casey Kaufhold will make her 2024 Paris Olympics debut on Thursday for Team USA in archery. Kaufhold, who grew up in Smoketown, Lancaster County, won the Lancaster Archery Classic last year. Kaufhold is no stranger to high-level competition. She travels around the world...
Teen admitted for free and local therapy in Wheeling after scooter accident
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Seneca Rehabilitation Hospital may be known for its care of older adults. But one of its most recent admissions hasn’t even reached her 18th birthday, because its nurses knew she needed that local and loving touch. After a traumatic electric scooter accident, Wheeling Park student Kimberly O’Dell was taken to WVU […]
OPA! The 23rd annual Grecian Festival is officially underway in Center Wheeling
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – OPA! It’s the Greek word for excitement or Cheers and you will hear quite often over the next four days in the Center Wheeling Area. That’s because the 23rd Annual Grecian Festival is officially underway. The event is put on each year by the parishioners of St. John the Divine, Greek […]
A Small Ohio Town Suddenly Became the #2 Worst Place to Live in the Entire State
Ohio is a state known for its rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant communities. However, recent studies have highlighted a troubling trend: certain towns are becoming increasingly difficult places to live. Among these, one small town has recently gained notoriety by being ranked as the second worst place to live in Ohio. This blog post explores the factors contributing to this designation, the implications for residents, and what can be done to improve the situation.
Ohio FOP declines to endorse Brown or Moreno in nationally watched Senate race
COLUMBUS, Ohio — By a four vote margin, Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, failed to get the endorsement of the state's Fraternal Order of Police during the organization's annual conference this week in Columbus. "That's how close it was," said FOP spokesman Mike Weinman, who noted Brown had...
What is a Yondr pouch, and why are schools using them?
TOLEDO, Ohio — With social media usage among children increasing, so too are the numbers of distractions caused by cell phones – especially in the classroom. To combat this, some school districts nationwide are turning to devices such as locking cell phone pouches that aim to curb distractions posed by students having open access to their phones in schools. One such device is made by San Francisco-based Yondr.
Ohio teacher receives Presidential Award for environmental teaching
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, announced the 2024 recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators and the President’s Environmental Youth Award. In Ohio, Shari Insley from Pine Intermediate School in North Olmstead was awarded...
CWRU, OSU among top-tier Ohio medical schools in U.S. News & World Report: See 2024 rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Three Ohio universities were ranked as a top-tier medical schools for research in the United States, according to the new 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Programs Rankings released Tuesday. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University came out on top for Ohio schools....
Independence Township community members reporting potential scam in the area
INDEPENDENCE TWP. ― Neighbors are saying a potential scam could be occurring in communities in the rural parts of Beaver County. According to community members, a man has been seen in the areas around Independence Township attempting to solicit cash from good Samaritans who stop to help him as he is stopped along the road. On social media, witnesses have described the man as driving a black SUV along routes 18, 30 and 151. When someone stops...
Mullins named 2024 Fair Queen
Addison Mullins, a senior at Wheelersburg High School, has been named as the 2024 Scioto County Junior Fair Queen. Mullins is the daughter of Daniel and Heather Mullins and is a member of the Minford Bees 4-H Club. Her 4-H projects have included breeding rabbits, cake decorating, clothing, food and...
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