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Ready. Set. Shop. Ohio's sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and ends Aug. 8
Ohio's sales tax holiday isn't just for kids anymore. Unlike previous years when shoppers could only shop for things like pencils and paper or clothes valued at less than $100, state lawmakers have expanded the sales tax break that could range from anywhere from 5.75% to as much as nearly 8% depending on...
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Weekend Heat
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching up to 90 degrees. Residents can expect clear skies and sunny conditions, making it a perfect time for outdoor activities, albeit with some caution due to the heat.
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
West Virginia college prepares for new campus carry law implementation
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — As one local institution is preparing for students and staff to return from summer break, they are also getting ready for the first semester of classes with the new campus carry bill in effect. The Campus Self-Defense Act was officially implemented on July 1 in all West Virginia Colleges and Universities, […]
Wheeling honors veterans and celebrates Italian heritage at annual festival
Wheeling, WV — Saturday included a Veterans Appreciation Ceremony, highlighting those who have given their lives for our country. Jim Robinson, a prisoner of war in Iraq in 2004, explained the significance of the ceremony. "I think it’s important because people have lost sight of veterans and what they...
7News gets dunked at Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — 7News reporter Jake McGlumphy made a splash at the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival. This is the fifth year the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly has brought local leaders into the dunk tank to raise money for charities throughout the valley. If you want a shot at donating to […]
Forbes names Ohio employer as best place for women to work in the country
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Forbes recently ranked a central Ohio institution as the best employer for women in the United States. Nationwide Children’s Hospital took the No. 1 spot among 600 companies in the seventh-annual list, which surveyed 150,000 women working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. To determine the best employers for women, […]
PRESS and American Nuclear Activist Alliance demand Senate hearings
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth/Piketon Residents for Environmental Safety and Security (PRESS) and the American Nuclear Activist Alliance are urgently calling on the Senate Energy Committee to conduct hearings on the severe property contamination and alarming cancer prevalence in Pike and Scioto Counties in Ohio. “The contamination is well documented. We have the scientific studies and the documents to prove the Department of Energy’s criminal actions. Pike County has the highest cancer rate in the state of Ohio. It’s because of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant,” said...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
Ohio’s new cell phone policy draws mixed reactions
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - Two months ago, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250, mandating every school has a cell phone policy and Ironton High School new policy will mandate that cell phones go in their lockers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “I want to assure our parents...
Gov. Mike DeWine signs 20+ bills into law, including measures on ballot-issue numbers, illegal stunt driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine has signed more than 20 bills in the past two days dealing with a wide range of topics, from toughening penalties for stunt driving to changing how statewide ballot issues are numbered. The bills, which become law in late October after the state’s usual 90-day...
Ohio Valley Zoo Awarded 21st Century Museum Professionals Program Grant
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced that Oglebay’s Good Zoo, in collaboration with West Liberty University, is among the eight recipients of the esteemed 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (21MP) grant. According to IMLS officials, each awarded institution will receive up to $500,000 for projects aimed at providing professional […]
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