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Kenny learns why this year’s Ohio Sales Tax Holiday is bigger and better than ever
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WJW) — Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday begins Tuesday July 30th and runs through Thursday August 8th. This year the special event not only runs longer, more items than ever before qualify as tax-free. Fox 8’s Kenny Crumpton visits Great Northern Mall to scope out some of the items expected to be popular for shoppers this year.
JD Vance brings big Ohio angle to the presidential election. What does it mean for the senate race? Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Why did former President Donald Trump pick JD Vance for his running mate, and what does his candidacy mean for Ohio?. We’re back after our summer break, and we’re catching up on the newsiest week in politics we can remember on Today in Ohio. Listen...
Goodyear blimp birthplace honored as part Ohio aviation history. Here's what that means
The historic Goodyear blimp has been a part of Ohio since the first iterations were manufactured for the U.S. Navy during World War I. Now, the site the blimp calls home is being honored as part of the Buckeye State's aviation and space history. Wingfoot Lake State Park is the...
Cities with the most expensive homes in Ohio
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $360,310 in May, 3.9% […]
Report explores violent crime statistics and underlying causes in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new report dives into the underlying causes of violent criminal offenses in Ohio, pointing to housing affordability, neighborhood zoning and more as drivers of crime. More than 30,000 violent crimes, including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, were reported in the state in 2023, a new report by the nonprofit […]
Parkersburg City Council to consider bond issue for recreation facility, fire station
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council on Tuesday will consider the first reading of an ordinance to fund construction of a recreation facility and fire station with a bond issue for as much as $15 million. After the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., council members will reconvene as the Urban...
Weekend concerts strike a chord in downtown Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG — Downtown Parkersburg was full of opportunities for fun Saturday and Sunday. The Parkersburg Art Center (PAC) and the Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa both held events this weekend that offered attendees music, good food and more. The PAC held its annual Tastes and Tunes event and the Blennerhassett hosted its two-day Summer Bash at the Blenny event which featured Nashville recording artist Nick Walker, on Saturday and Sunday as well as live music, shopping, food, beverages and more.
Picture This: A Higher Calling
Workers from Brooker Construction use a high lift to replace part of a soffit that blew off the bell tower of the St. John’s Catholic Church in Churchtown Thursday morning. The piece blew off during a wind storm about a month ago. The church was constructed in 1866. (Photo by Art Smith)
A Day for Champions: St. Clairsville secures District 8 title
BEVERLY – St. Clairsville Post 159 skipper Mike Muklewicz knew his team had to come back focused for Sunday’s second championship game against Beverly-Lowell Post 389/750 with a berth in the Ohio American Legion state baseball tournament on the line for the winner-take-all showdown in the Region 8 District finale at Fort Frye High School.
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