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Old Washington Music Festival throws a party in Guernsey County
GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — It’s a small village but the folks in Old Washington certainly know how to throw a big party. One of this summer’s most anticipated events has wrapped up. The first-ever Old Washington Music Festival is in the books with 5-time Grammy nominated artist Hunter Hays closing the show. He is […]
Federal escapee arrested in Clarksburg, officers find unregistered machine gun
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A Puerto Rican man was arrested in Clarksburg after failing to report to a halfway house Friday. The U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force, along with the Clarksburg Police Department and the West Virginia Department of Corrections, arrested Edgardo Quinones-Hiraldo, 35, at a home on Hart Street.
WVU alum Emily Calandrelli to become second WV woman in space
Emily Calandrelli, Morgantown native and WVU graduate, will soon become the second West Virginia woman to go to outer space. With the help of Marshall University and the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, Calandrelli will board Blue Origin’s New Shepard launch vehicle and show the children of Appalachia that they too can reach new heights.
Novotney: Gov. Jim Justice Should Honor Deal to Demo Bellaire Bridge
It was a done deal, or so they thought in Benwood. As Benwood’s public works director David McLaughlin explained recently on River Talk radio, he and Police Chief Frank Longwell attended a meeting back in late winter 2023 during which a $3 million deal was struck with the Governor’s Office. The money was to come out of the Governor’s contingency fund, and finally, the people of Benwood would be rid of the nightmare that’s haunted them for decades.
McDowell County woman arrested after 2-year-old left home alone
WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A McDowell County woman has been arrested after leaving her 2-year-old toddler home alone with a soaked diaper. According to a criminal complaint, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at approximately 5:31 PM, local authorities responded to a call about a two-year-old toddler left alone at a residence on Edmore Village Road […]
Ohio grants first recreational marijuana licenses. See which 10 were approved for operations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given 10 marijuana growers and processers certificates of operation – including two in Akron and one each in Lorain and Portage counties – which permits them to begin working in the recreational market. These are the first...
Suicide and Crisis line 988 going strong after launch 2 years ago
July marks the anniversary of a monumental event in suicide prevention history – the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is two years old. “I was here the day that it launched,” said Amy Castro, a crisis worker at Scioto Pant Valley Mental Health Center’s Martha Cottrill Clinic. “It was a Saturday.”
Public Alert Issued After Foreign Meat, Poultry Illegally Shipped to Ohio
According to the USDA meat and poultry products from this country aren't even eligible to be exported to the United States. A public health alert was just issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a routine inspection found illegal meat and poultry products. As far as...
Steward Health has not received ‘qualified bids’ for sale of local hospitals
(WKBN) — The Steward Health Care System has canceled auctions for its locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to court documents filed on Sunday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas — where Steward Health is based — the organization has “not received bids that constitute a qualified bid” needed to […]
Ohio governor names three criteria for picking Vance Senate replacement
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) is keeping his cards close to his vest when it comes to whom he might choose to replace Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) in the Senate. But he did outline a few guiding principles for how he will decide should Vance win election as former President Donald Trump’s vice president […]
Here's who is performing at the Ohio State Fair this year
The Ohio State Fair is just around the corner, and with the 12 days of unique food, butter sculptures and more, a lively concert lineup provides entertainment to fairgoers. This year's schedule includes popular rappers, country bands and comedians spanning the July 24-Aug. 4 Ohio State Fair. From rides to...
How many Ohio athletes have Olympic gold medals? Here's the full list
Ohio will try to add to its Olympic medal count this summer From July 26-Aug. 11, the sports world will be centered on Paris, as top athletes from around the world compete for their countries in the Summer Olympics. And Ohio has had its fair share of gold medalists since the Olympic Games were established in 1896. ...
How Ohio could reverse same-sex marriage ban still on the books
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are reviving a long-shot effort to pass a bill repealing the state’s dormant same-sex marriage ban, while an existing constitutional provision could still be a burden for some couples. House Bill 636, the “Marriage Equality Act,” was re-introduced in the Ohio House last month to remove revised code language […]
Ohio Forecast: Warm Days Ahead with Potential Rain by Wednesday
Cleveland, OH – Ohio residents can look forward to warm temperatures this week, with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Monday’s highs are set to reach the lower 80s across the region, providing a pleasant start to the week. However, cloud cover will persist throughout the day. According...
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