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R&B queens, indie rockers, emo karaoke and all the 'Shore Things' this weekend
Fans of live concerts have a lot to look forward to down the shore this weekend, with SWV, Xscape and Two Door Cinema Club all coming to the area this weekend — plus emo karaoke at Asbury Lanes with a live band.
A Small Ohio Town Suddenly Became the #2 Worst Place to Live in the Entire State
Ohio is a state known for its rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant communities. However, recent studies have highlighted a troubling trend: certain towns are becoming increasingly difficult places to live. Among these, one small town has recently gained notoriety by being ranked as the second worst place to live in Ohio. This blog post explores the factors contributing to this designation, the implications for residents, and what can be done to improve the situation.
Ohio FOP declines to endorse Brown or Moreno in nationally watched Senate race
COLUMBUS, Ohio — By a four vote margin, Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, failed to get the endorsement of the state's Fraternal Order of Police during the organization's annual conference this week in Columbus. "That's how close it was," said FOP spokesman Mike Weinman, who noted Brown had...
What is a Yondr pouch, and why are schools using them?
TOLEDO, Ohio — With social media usage among children increasing, so too are the numbers of distractions caused by cell phones – especially in the classroom. To combat this, some school districts nationwide are turning to devices such as locking cell phone pouches that aim to curb distractions posed by students having open access to their phones in schools. One such device is made by San Francisco-based Yondr.
169th Ohio State Fair officially opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony
COLUMBUS, OH (WLIO) - The 169th Ohio State Fair is officially open. Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted helped cut the ribbon to open the fair that runs until August 4th. The midway is filled with rides and fair food, including new this year pickle lemonade and dairy-free...
Ohio teacher receives Presidential Award for environmental teaching
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, announced the 2024 recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators and the President’s Environmental Youth Award. In Ohio, Shari Insley from Pine Intermediate School in North Olmstead was awarded...
CWRU, OSU among top-tier Ohio medical schools in U.S. News & World Report: See 2024 rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Three Ohio universities were ranked as a top-tier medical schools for research in the United States, according to the new 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Programs Rankings released Tuesday. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University came out on top for Ohio schools....
Dunkin' Donuts to open new Wheeling location on National Road
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — The Dunkin' Donuts franchise is expanding to Wheeling, with a new location being built along National Road in Woodsdale. The former Hardee’s location will soon be home to the first Dunkin' in the Friendly City. According to Heartland Restaurant Group -- a Pittsburgh organization...
West Liberty Women’s Basketball Receives WBCA Top 25 Recognition
Atlanta, Ga. – The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced their 2023-24 Academic Honor Roll on Wednesday morning with the West Liberty program checking in at number twelve in the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor with a team GPA of 3.763 for the academic year. To be eligible...
Monroe County railroad history unveiled in Caldwell
Descendants of John Brister stand in front of a replica shelter shed. The sheds were placed along the 112-mile route of the Ohio River & Western Railroad with the names of the farms where they were located put on signs similar to the one pictured above.
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