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Officials progressing with Austin Master clean up in Martins Ferry
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — For the past few years, the city of Martins Ferry has been dealing with the effects of environmental violations from improper disposal by Austin Master Services. The city, tasked with clean-up, is working through the lengthy process. In May, Austin Master Services was found in...
Zanesville bar owners take a wait-and-see approach to proposed training requirement
ZANESVILLE − Ohio legislators are asking who is responsible for the wellbeing and safety of patrons, staff and the public if someone leaves a bar intoxicated. Is it the bar? Or is it the personal responsibility of the adult to act safely if they’re intoxicated? ...
12-year-old on bike injured after crash involving minivan
JACKSON, Ohio (WSAZ) - A 12-year-old was flown to a children’s hospital on Monday evening following an accident involving a minivan. According to the Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the 12-year-old was riding a bike northbound on South Spring Street when he failed to yield at a stop sign entering the intersection at Main Street and was hit by a driver in a minivan.
Following bankruptcy, Ohio restaurant chain closing all locations outside of Cleveland
An Ohio-based restaurant chain that once boasted multiple Columbus locations, and more than 10 throughout the state, is preparing to shutter all of its eateries outside of the Cleveland area. According to statement posted to its social media accounts earlier this week by owner Matt Fish, Melt Bar & Grilled...
Oberlin Food Hub brings fresh produce to Ohio's food banks while supporting local farmers
One in seven Ohioans faces food insecurity, according to Feeding America. This story is part of a “Sound of Us” series in partnership with Lorain County's Second Harvest Food Bank. For many of Ohio’s local organic farmers, acquiring land, purchasing equipment and managing crops can be challenging enough,...
Ohio Rural Health Association holds conference in Ada
ADA, OH (WLIO) - The Ohio Rural Health Association held its annual conference on Tuesday in Ada. The two-day Ohio Rural Health event aimed to educate and engage attendees on issues such as billing, telehealth, human trafficking, and much more from the USDA and federal government. A panel discussion featuring three women leaders from different areas talked about their different journeys to find "Superpowers to Success."
Regulators approve surcharge increase for power companies
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power Co. and Wheeling Power Co. have been given the go-ahead to adjust their rates to meet federal environmental regulations at three of their power plants. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia approved the request, allowing the companies to raise the current surcharge by $35.6 million. This is slightly […]
Meet the 2024 Parkersburg Homecoming Queen
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The 2024 Parkersburg Homecoming Queen has been announced. A post on the Parkersburg Homecoming Facebook page named Mallory Marks as this year’s queen, along with Homecoming Teen Kayleigh Bennett and Homecoming Preteen Callie Casto. Marks said she’s been involved in homecoming pageantry for a number...
Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A truck promotes Wawa's pending arrival at a groundbreaking outside Lexington, Kentucky, in June 2024. A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th...
Gov. Justice, First Lady Justice welcome attendees to annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference
MORGANTOWN, WV (WVDN) – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice welcomed over 300 attendees to the annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference. The Student Supports Institute, which runs through Thursday, unites statewide Communities In Schools (CIS) site coordinators, county contacts, and partners to explore best practices for supporting students. Communities In Schools West Virginia […] The post Gov. Justice, First Lady Justice welcome attendees to annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
2 drug trafficking rings operating in West Virginia ‘dismantled’
Two drug trafficking organizations that operate in West Virginia, one of which has ties to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel, were "dismantled" after a federal grand jury returned 25 indictments, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia (USAO) announced Tuesday.
One sent to hospital after being ejected from motorcycle
WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One person has been sent to the hospital after striking a guardrail and being ejected from their motorcycle. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, on July 29, 2024, at approximately 3:14 PM, the Wood County 911 Center received an emergency call regarding a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on […]
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes redistricting ballot measure
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes a constitutional amendment that would remove politicians like himself from drawing congressional and state lawmakers' districts. The proposed amendment would replace Ohio's current method of drawing maps for congressional and state legislative districts, a process called redistricting. Instead, a 15-member citizen panel without close political ties would...