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The Georgia tween who was missing for two months after meeting up with a stranger she met online has been found alive. Maria Gomez-Perez, 12, was found 600 miles away in Ohio with Antonio Augustin. Perez had been messaging Augu...
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Little Hocking VFD revives ice cream social
LITTLE HOCKING — After a five-year hiatus, the Little Hocking Fire Department’s ice cream social made its return Saturday. With a history dating back to the early 1970s, the community found itself at a loss when the event was postponed after they lost a location to host it.
Streak of storm chances start today
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Hopefully everyone enjoyed the ample sunshine across the Mid-Ohio Valley this weekend. Despite dealing the low 90s for both days, at least it was not humid. Now, as we start a new week, we will say goodbye to the sunshine and must bring back the muggy air. It is going to feel like a bit of a long week as we will be looking at the chance of showers and storms throughout the week. However, we do need more rain here in the Mid-Ohio Valley and throughout West Virginia as drought conditions persist.
Parkersburg Woman’s Club holds meeting
PARKERSBURG — The GFWC Parkersburg Woman’s Club met July 21 to thank the past administration and welcome current officers. New members also were invited. With a membership of over 100, the club is continually seeking additional volunteers to join in its efforts. Ladies can look forward to socializing...
Stages of Life: Shakespeare, preschool art effort focus at Parkersburg Art Center
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Art Center will be hosting a special Shakespeare program and is interested in getting preschool children involved in art. The Rustic Mechanicals will perform “The Tempest” at 3 p.m. Aug. 4 in the ballroom at the Parkersburg Art Center. Tickets are $15 for...
Parkersburg Police pull man from Ohio River
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg Police pulled a man in distress from the Ohio River early Sunday morning. Officers received a report of someone struggling in the river around 1 a.m. Sunday, Parkersburg Police Capt. R.L. Koher said. The man was in a kayak on the Belpre side of the river, so officers crossed the bridge and parked at Rite Aid, where they could hear him yelling for help.
Marietta community turns out for Harmar Days Festival
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A portion of Marietta’s westside was abuzz with activity this weekend for the annual Harmar Days festival. Crowds came out for the three day festival to patronize local vendors and enjoy live music, art demonstrations, a kids zone, and more. The festival in its current...
Ohio's tax-free holiday starts tomorrow. Here's what items won't be included
Ohio's tax-free holiday is right around the corner, and shoppers can save big on clothes, school supplies and back to school items as early as tomorrow. While there are plenty of items that won't be taxed, not everything qualifies for the statewide discount. Here's what to know about what's not included in...
Why finding locations for legal marijuana businesses is so challenging in Ohio: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio has more than 18,000 locations near where you can’t open a recreational marijuana business. We’re talking about the difficulty of finding locations far from schools, parks and churches on Today in Ohio. Listen online here. Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast,...
Stewart’s legislation to simplify legal system signed into law
COLUMBUS– House Bill 179, legislation that simplifies Ohio’s legal system by clarifying against which parties and in what time frame certain lawsuits must be filed, was unanimously passed by the Ohio House and Senate and signed into law, announced bill sponsors State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville). “HB 179 will ensure that lawsuits are directed at the relevant parties and that they do not unnecessarily drag in innocent, unrelated people at great personal expense,” Stewart said. “House Bill 179 strikes the right...
Ohio man sentenced for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl in Mississippi
A Dayton, Ohio man was sentenced on Friday to eight years in prison for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute it while he resided in Oxford in April 2021. According to court documents, Justin Elkins, 35, previously pled guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi to one count of attempting to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute the drug in Oxford in April 2021 after officers intercepted a package sent through the U.S. mail containing the drug. Elkins was sentenced Friday afternoon by U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock to 96 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Midwest storms cause price increases
Gas prices statewide and countrywide have risen due to possible storms in the Midwest, according to statistics and news releases from the American Automobile Association (AAA). Concerning Hillsboro, gas prices actually went up significantly since the last time The Times-Gazette did a gas prices report, with the lowest price per...
Ohio State Fair celebrates NBC4 Family Discount Day
COLUMBUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Ohio State Fair is celebrating NBC4 Family Discount Day today, July 29, offering a day full of activities, entertainment, food, and rides that the whole family will love. NBC4 Family Discount Day. Starting at 10 a.m., adults will be admitted for the kids’ admission...
Effort to give Ohio homeowners some property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio lawmaker from Cincinnati is urging his colleagues to support legislation that would give qualified homeowners up to $1,000 in property tax relief. Democratic State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn said he's heard his fair share of stories from people who say they need relief on their...
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