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Governor Justice, Division of Corrections celebrate hiring of 52 new officers
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice last week, along with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced the graduation of 52 new corrections officers. The latest of 429 graduates this year, 2024’s total graduates up to this point nearly matches the 483 which graduated in 2023. This development has come due to […]
“Soon you’re going to see the big red ‘Y’ go up in Steubenville:” Eastern Gateway Community College set to dissolve by October 31st
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) – With Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s recent appointment of a conservator to Eastern Gateway Community College at the start of the month, the transition of their students to Youngstown State University is quickly approaching. President Bill Johnson recently spoke to the YSU community, stating that historically the university has had 11,000 students […]
Ohio Lottery player wins $50,000 on 50th Anniversary scratch-off ticket purchased in Massillon
Massillon, Ohio – An Ohio Lottery player is celebrating a big win after purchasing a 50th Anniversary scratch-off ticket, which resulted in a $50,000 prize. The winning ticket was bought at Massillon Mini Mart, located at 2622 Lincoln Way NW in Massillon. After mandatory state and federal taxes, which...
Red Lobster to close 23 restaurants nationwide, including Strongsville location, at end of month
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Red Lobster will be closing 23 of its restaurants nationwide at the end of this month, including its location in Strongsville, according to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court filing dated Aug. 22. The announcement comes after Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and shuttered...
Shoppers divided as Dollar Tree aisles filled with ‘ridiculous’ Christmas decorations and claims ‘everyone’s burnt out’
DOLLAR Tree shoppers have been divided over the arrival of holiday decorations at select stores. The additions are significantly early, as 121 days remain until Christmas. Some customers who frequent a local Dollar Tree in Delaware, Ohio, about 30 miles north of Columbus, made the discovery last week. “Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas today at […]
West Virginia woman burned and killed by man in country illegally identified
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman who was burned and killed by a man who was in the country illegally has been identified. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on May 6, 2024, at around 7:30 PM, emergency services responded to reports of a couch on fire in the 100 block of Golf Course […]
Deputies: Kentucky man charged after guns, drugs found during traffic stop in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kentucky man has been charged after drugs and guns were found during a traffic stop in Wayne County, deputies said. Kyler Wayne Messer, 18, of Louisa, Ky., was charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and heroin and five counts of carrying a concealed weapon under 21 after a traffic stop in the Fort Gay area, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
19 First Alert Weather Day: Uncomfortably hot and humid this week; risk of storms tonight and Wednesday
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - We remain under the influence of strong high pressure today, or as you often hear meteorologists call it, the “heat dome.”. Temperatures will soar into the 90s today. High humidity levels will make it feel as if it’s in the mid to upper 90s through...
WVDEP to hold Great Kanawha River Cleanup on Sept. 7th
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup is a highly anticipated environmental event organized by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Make It Shine program. Taking place on Saturday, September 7th from 9 am to noon, this cleanup mobilizes dedicated local volunteers to remove tons of unsightly and harmful litter […]
ACLU-WV creates tool to report teachers ‘pushing religion in the classroom’
With a new school year underway, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has launched an online tool for students and their parents to report attempts by teachers to push religious ideology under the guise of science.
Columbus Dispatch journalists earn 20 Ohio SPJ awards
Columbus Dispatch journalists earned 20 awards in the annual Ohio Society of Professional Journalists competition. The newspaper’s “Preying on Patients” series again won first place for investigative reporting, the sixth time it has placed in state and national contests. The investigation into the State Medical Board of Ohio was reported by Max Filby,...
Winning Powerball numbers for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024; jackpot $44 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The winning numbers have been selected for a Powerball jackpot estimated at $44 million. The results for the Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, drawing are 2-4-23-68-69 Powerball 15 Power Play 3x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 5-23-35-41-42-45 Kicker 599441. The jackpot is $14.8 million for the Wednesday,...
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