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West Virginia family celebrates life-saving legacy of organ donor daughter
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia Donor Day was enacted in 2019 to increase organ donations across the Mountain State. But now, only 36% of West Virginians are registered as organ donors, including a former Moundsville native. Desiree Burge registered to be an organ donor the same day she...
Sign unveiled honoring historic National Road and Ebbert’s Farm Market
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – On Tuesday, a new interpretive sign was unveiled in Belmont County. It honors not only the historic National Road, but also a family farm that’s been in business 100 years. The Ebbert’s Farm Market sign is at mile marker 138, across from the popular family business that’s still going strong. […]
Reno VFD’s Fire Chief receives the July Golden Shield Award
RENO, Ohio (WTAP) - Each month WTAP and Morrison Incorporated honor first responders for the work they do protecting us. The Reno Volunteer Fire Department’s Fire Chief, Jon Bradford, is July’s Golden Shield Award winner. Chief Bradford has been a member of the Reno VFD for over 38...
Authorities investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Morgan County
STOCKPORT, Ohio (WTAP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. According to the release, the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred on July 30 at approximately 10:07 p.m. The crash occurred on State Route 376 near State Route 226 in Windsor Township, Morgan County.
36th annual festival returns to downtown Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival will welcome country chart-topper Lonestar, local favorite Six Miles to Nellie and Central Ohio icons Phil Dirt and the Dozers as headline musical acts for this year’s event, Aug. 8-11 on the Public Square and streets of downtown Mount Vernon. Headline concerts are at 8:30 p.m. each night. This marks the 36th year for this event, presented by Ariel Corporation and Park National Bank as part of the 2024 Mount Vernon Presents calendar.
FAA Awards $7 Million For Statewide Airport Improvements
Several West Virginia airports will receive federal funds to make infrastructure improvements. A runway rehabilitation in Lewisburg. Perimeter fencing in Williamson. A retaining wall in Charleston. A rotating beacon in Buckhannon. These are some of the planned improvements to airports in West Virginia, funded with $7 million in Airport Improvement...
WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program welcomes their third cohort
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Sixteen local nursing students were formally welcomed to the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program on Monday, July 29. The third cohort consists of students attending Washington State College of Ohio, West Virginia Junior College, and West Virginia University at Parkersburg, according to a news release. They will receive a high-quality, hands-on immersive experience as they complete all their clinical rotations at WVU Medicine Camden Clark.
WATCH LIVE: Vice presidential candidate JD Vance hosts rally in Arizona
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) will be speaking at a rally in Glendale, Arizona, on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Eastern. It’s a moment for Arizona voters to become more acquainted with the Ohio senator. Former President Donald Trump lost the swing state by less than 11,000 votes in 2020. CLICK HERE TO […]
Efforts to keep students safe discussed at Ohio School Safety Summit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Back to school is not just a matter of school supplies and new clothing. For teachers and educators it’s also paying attention and reassessing security. The Ohio School Safety Center, a division of the Department of Public Safety is holding a conference at the...
100 days until election: Sherrod Brown, Bernie Moreno rally for Mahoning Valley votes for U.S. Senate
Republican Bernie Moreno is set to challenge incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate. Voters will decide between Moreno and Brown in November’s election, fewer than 100 days away. How are the two candidates rallying supportive voters in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas of...
Governor DeWine appoints conservator to oversee Eastern Gateway closing process
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed a conservator to oversee the closing of Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC). According to the release, Fred Ransier will serve as conservator effective August 1 and will manage the college while overseeing the dissolution and closure process. Earlier this year, the EGCC Board of...
Ohio redistricting amendment campaign raises, spends $25 million for November election. Who paid for it?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The group backing Ohio’s redistricting reform amendment has spent nearly $25 million in their campaign to qualify for the ballot and sway voters to approve it this November, according to state disclosures. Citizens Not Politicians filed a campaign-finance report on Wednesday, ahead of a state...
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