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Conservancy district plans new home for colony of little brown bats at Clendening Lake
The Clendening Marina near Freeport is home during the summer months to one of the largest known populations of little brown bats in Ohio. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, which owns the marina, plans to tear it down in 2025 but will reuse siding from the structure to build a new home for the bats.
Local computer repair shop owner arrested following child pornography investigation
UPDATE: 7News received a call stating that Phillips is no longer an owner of a computer repair store. ————————————————————————————————————————— HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Harrison County Sheriff Joe Myers tells us that a local business owner has been arrested. Nicabar Phillips is the owner of a computer repair store in Cambridge, OH and resides in […]
Cadiz receives $186K from Safe Routes to School program
CADIZ — The village of Cadiz will receive $186,710 for one of the new safety projects funded through Ohio’s Safe Routes to School program. Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks announced that over $8 million was being awarded statewide to projects that focus on the safety of children who bike or walk to school. According to a news release, the effort is funded through grants from the state with the goal to improve safety for students in grades K-12 on their way to and from school.
Harrison County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Harrison County listed for $249,450 in June, up 4.8% from the previous month's $238,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 68% from $148,450. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Cadiz receives $186K from Safe Routes to School program
CADIZ — The village of Cadiz will receive $186,710 for one of the new safety projects funded through Ohio’s Safe Routes to School program. Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks recently announced that over $8 million was being awarded statewide to projects that focus on the safety of children who bike or walk to school. According to a news release, the effort is funded through grants from the state with the goal to improve safety for students in grades K-12 on their way to and from school.
Rite Aid closure leaves one pharmacy in Harrison County
CADIZ, Ohio (WTRF) — It’s a county of more than 14,000, all of whom will soon have only one place to pick up a prescription. The Cadiz Rite Aid will be closing in months, leaving a hometown pharmacy as Harrison County’s only medication dispensary. Just about all Rite Aid locations in Ohio are going out […]
Devono Named New Harrison County BOE President as Smith Gets Nod for Elected Board's Vice President
Bridgeport's Frank Devono Jr. and Mary Frances Smith were appointed to leadership positions on the Harrison County Board of Education at Tuesday's meeting. Devono was named as the BOE president. Smith is the new vice president of the board. Also, Judge James Matish administered the oath of office to long-time...
Teen smitten by acting bug donates to community theater after winning Shark Tub pitch
Zane Kuczirka, 16, a student at Claymont High School, has donated $300 to the Deersville Community Theatre in Harrison County. The money came from a profit he made from a Junior Achievement business he helped to run. DEERSVILLE ‒ A student at Claymont High School has donated the profits from...
Ohio fair celebrates 177th year with new additions and classic attractions
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — It’s a tradition in one local county that dates back nearly two centuries. The 177th Harrison County Fair is underway. Opening ceremonies were held Monday afternoon. It included a flag-raising and several speakers. It goes through Sunday and will include live music, rides, games, and livestock shows. And don’t forget […]
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