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Washington County Sheriff’s Office finds emu in Vincent
VINCENT — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office caught an escaped emu Wednesday in the Vincent area. “(The) Washington County Sheriff’s Office has located an Emu in the 600 (block of ) McGill Road, Vincent,” said a media release asking anyone who knew the owner of the bird to contact the office.
Glass Pumpkin Festival, fall foliage receive recognition
LOGAN, Ohio — Southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills region was recently named one of USA Today’s 10 Best Fall Foliage destinations. In addition, Jack Pine Studios’ Glass Pumpkin Festival made the outlet’s national 10 Best list of Best Fall Festivals in the United States. The Glass...
MVNU launches Master of Social Work degree program
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the launch of its Master of Social Work degree, starting in the Spring of 2025. The program will have specializations in Behavioral Health and School Social Work. The MSW is designed to develop students into advanced social work practitioners with specialized knowledge from a Christ-like perspective.
Retail medical and recreational cannabis sales still prohibited in Loveland
As Ohio recreational and medical cannabis markets open to anyone over the age of 21 the City of Loveland still prohibits dispensaries. Loveland, Ohio – On November 7, 2023, a majority of Ohio voters approved Issue 2 to legalize the possession and use of marijuana by individuals aged 21 and over, and the sale of marijuana by state-licensed dispensaries. The bill also created the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) within the Ohio Department of Commerce.
Alexander Inclusive Playground Project completes Area 1
ALBANY — Giggles and shouts rang through the crowd as children made good use of the new playground equipment during the Alexander Inclusive Playground Project’s first ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday evening. Lisa Wigal and Annah Korpi began work on the project only about a year ago, and have since raised the full funds to plan and complete Area 1, the first of three playgrounds which will be refurbished to be more inclusive for all children. ...
West Virginia power rate hike suspended pending investigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Public Service Commission filed an order on Thursday for Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power Companies to provide more information related to a rate increase request. The PSC said it was suspending the rate increase until the commission finishes its investigation of the...
New business development in the works in South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new business development is coming to South Charleston, across the road from the South Charleston Community Center. After the Jefferson Road widening project got underway, many businesses closed up shop or were bought out by the state. When some homes and businesses were left...
Ohio State Highway Patrol announces OVI Checkpoint in Crawford County
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Crawford County tomorrow evening. This low-manpower checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, aims to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, there were 1,560 OVI-related serious injury and...
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