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Wood County Commission approves lease for new Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department location
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission approved the lease for the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department to move into St. Joseph’s Landing during its Thursday meeting. The commission unanimously approved the final lease agreement which has been worked on for the past month. St. Joseph’s Landing Building Manager Jon...
Monroe County sheriff warns of scam calls
MONROE — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of a scam in which the caller tells an individual they missed a court date and now have a bench warrant with a sizeable bond. The flimflam artist, posing as a deputy, then tries to entice a payment out of the victim. Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough’s office stressed it would never contact someone by phone, or via social media, concerning a missed court date. It also would never solicit a “bond” payment over the phone. Anyone who has provided the scammer with sensitive banking or personal information is encouraged to contact Monroe County Central Dispatch at 734-243-7070 to file a report.
Ohio Model T Jamboree comes to Chillicothe this weekend
The 35th annual Ohio Model T Jamboree will be held in Chillicothe this Labor Day weekend Aug. 30-Sept. 1. A gathering of between 65 and 100 cars is expected. The Jamboree will include tours in and around Ross County with trips through Scioto Trails, South Salem, Greenfield, Austin, Frankfort, Pleasant Valley, Kingston,...
Steubenville to open new bulk water stations, boosting city revenue
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The city of Steubenville will soon be adding to its bulk water selling business. The city will soon have a bulk water filling station on Ohio 7 near the salt bin as well as at the Mr. Fuel gas station. This is something the city has been talking about for a while and now it's coming to fruition.
A judge rules Athens’ single-use plastic bag ban violates state law
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – An Athens County judge ruled a ban on single-use plastic bags in the city of Athens is unconstitutional. The judge said in his decision Wednesday the city had no authority to pass the ban because it directly conflicts with a state law that allows retailers to use plastic bags.
Case of Legionnaires' Disease confirmed in City of Salem
One confirmed case of Legionnaires' Disease has been reported in the City of Salem. Salem Mayor Cyndi Dickey confirmed with 21 News the disease was found in one client in a long-term facility in the city. The exact facility it was found in was not disclosed. Officials could not find...
Downtown Mount Vernon Honors Knox County’s Veterans with Veterans Day Pole Banners
Mount Vernon, OH – In a heartfelt tribute to Knox County’s service members, Experience Mount Vernon proudly announces the 2024 Veterans Day Pole Banner program. The banners will honor local veterans, celebrating their dedication and sacrifice for our nation. The banners, to be prominently displayed on lamp posts...
Four men who work for Ohio Energy Service Company, arrested after police say they assaulted a man at his home, fueled by alcohol
Christopher Beatty, age 35 from New Philadelphia, Henry Wellman, age 25 from New Philadelphia, Jared Soltero age 36 from Minerva, and Todd Riordan age 38 from Massillon were arrested and charged with aggravated burglary and felonious assault.
MedFlight sues county residents for cost of emergency airlift
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — In 2021 and 2022, four different Athens County men suffered life-threatening traumas that required emergency medical transportation to hospitals in Columbus, via MedFlight of Ohio. What the men didn’t know was how much those flights would cost them. The flights were only partially covered by...
Flushing unveils new signs recognizing Litten brothers' extensive military service
FLUSHING, Ohio — The village of Flushing installed three signs honoring the seven Litten brothers who served for 137 combined years in the United States Air Force. The brothers joined the service after graduating from Flushing High School and retired in the area. The signs were funded by donations,...
Pinpoint Yellow Alert Day | The heat wave is almost over
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The heat wave is almost over across the Mid-Ohio Valley. We will see one more day with a heat advisory in place across the southern portion of the region from noon to 8 p.m. this evening. Just like yesterday, even though everyone will not be under a heat advisory, it is still going to be very hot and humid. Heat index values will hit the upper 90s to low 100s one more time. Of course, thanks to the heat and humidity, we will repeat the same weather as Thursday. There will be a bit of some fog for the morning commute and then the chance for isolated thunderstorms around the evening commute.
Soccer Game Preview: Weir Hits the Road
The Weir Red Riders will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Winfield Generals at 10:00 a.m. Weir is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4 goals per game this season. On Thursday, Weir and Wheeling Central Catholic finished up their matchup...
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