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Honoring journalists who tell important stories
With all media facing so many business challenges in today's digital age, it's always refreshing to see the best of local journalism recognized. That's why about 200 Ohio journalists gathered at the Villa Milano in Columbus last Sunday to celebrate the annual Ohio Associated Press Media Editors awards. Newspapers, radio stations and television...
How Ohioans can get a free tree to fight an invasive species
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A local nonprofit is working to give away over 1,500 free trees to Ohioans this fall, encouraging residents to replace their Bradford pears and other non-native species. Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed is a nonprofit organization that helps protect a 32-mile stretch of the Olentangy River, spanning from Delaware County […]
The Best Thing JD Vance Ever Wrote
Vice Presidential candidate and Senator from Ohio JD Vance is probably most known, when it comes to writing credits, for his book Hillbilly Elegy. How ever a recent recovered column from the Cincinnati Enquirer in 2006 might be his best work ever. The column reflects on him watching the Bengals lose in the 2006 Wild Card game while stationed in Iraq during his time in the Marines.
Ohio AG, Sheriff identify Stark County John Doe
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Sheriff George Maier on Thursday morning announced the identity of the John Doe found in Stark County over four years ago as Michael A. Leach. According to the attorney general, officials found Leach’s remains March 31, 2020, in the 5200...
18,000 places you can’t put a pot business: The Wake Up for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Ohio law prohibits locating a recreational marijuana business within 500 feet of a place of worship, public library, public playground or a public park. If you purchase a product or register for...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Jefferson County rockfall blocks SR 7 ‘for the foreseeable future,’ ODOT says
MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio (WOIO) - A large rockfall closed SR 7 in Mingo Junction until further notice Thursday. ODOT officials say crews will be working to remove the rock and restore the work zone, and any necessary pavement repairs will be done before reopening the road. Where the rockfall happened,...
Restoration aims to return Wheeling's historic railroad building to original glory
WHEELING, WV — A well-known building in downtown Wheeling is set for some restoration assistance thanks to the state of West Virginia. West Virginia Northern Community College's Baltimore and Ohio railroad building is now under restoration. Since the early 1900s, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad building has been apart of the Friendly City. It's been everything from a railroad station to a restaurant.
FAFSA deadline has passed but there are still options for how to pay for school
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – A recent survey shows that 90% of Gen Z students don’t yet have the funds to pay for college in the coming year. The deadline for filing a FAFSA form for this year has passed but there are still other options for students seeking last minute funds. Grants or grants in […]
Gold, Khourey & Turak host free town hall meeting on selling oil and gas rights
Moundsville, W.Va. (WTRF) – Many residents across the Ohio Valley have made some serious money selling off their mineral rights, but it’s not a process to take lightly. The law firm Gold, Khourey and Turak hosted a town hall meeting this evening to help the public answer critical questions. They focused on if selling your […]
Sycamore Youth Center hosts summer block party with AIM Women's Center
STEUBENVILLE, OH — Children and families gathered at the Sycamore Youth Center for the Summer Block Party. The event was in partnership with the AIM Women's Center to educate the community about each organization. The event included free food, drinks, entertainment and featured local hip-hop artist 'Mo Truth'. "We...
Portsmouth attorney graduates from 2024 Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy
On Thursday, June 20, Portsmouth attorney Jesse Scott was among 26 Ohio attorneys to graduate from the Ohio State Bar Association’s 2024 Leadership Academy. The Ohio Bar Leadership Academy is designed to nurture and prepare lawyers for effective leadership in the association, the legal profession and their communities. The interactive training program takes place across a six-month period in six sessions during which participants interact with bar leaders and other professionals, learning about topics such as civility, ethics and professionalism.
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