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Watch: Ohio AG Dave Yost entertains RNC attendees with Bob Seger cover
Ohio Attorney General and 2026 gubernatorial contender Dave Yost gave Ohio delegates a short concert at the Republican National Convention. Monday, Yost played piano while putting a Republican spin on his own version of Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll." "We're fighting for America's soul / Those progressives are just out of control," he sang.
Ohio lawmakers want to ease smoking restrictions on cigar bars. Health experts slam idea
Some Ohio lawmakers want to ease indoor smoking restrictions for cigar lounges despite Ohio's smoking ban. Rep. Richard Dell'Aquila, D-Seven Hills, and Rep. Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, are supporting House Bill 530 which would provide cigar lounges with an exemption from 2006's Smoke Free Workplace Act. Currently, cigar lounges can allow indoor smoking if 80% or more of their sales come from cigars or cigar products. The legislation would lower that to 15%. ...
Steubenville reacts to funding to replace Market St. Bridge
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — Officials with the City of Steubenville are still rejoicing after hearing the news that the Market Street Bridge in Brooke County will be replaced. Steubenville Mayor Jerry Barilla says when it was announced that the bridge would be shut down there was only one thing to do. After sending multiple letters […]
Suspect in roommate’s death sentenced for killing another victim in 1990 cold case
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (TCN) -- A man accused of killing his roommate in Colorado this year will spend 20 years to life in prison for his involvement in the death of another man nearly 34 years ago. In a July 15 news release, the Guernsey County, Ohio, Sheriff’s Office announced Carl...
Cadiz welcomes seven new businesses in 2024, including a green energy firm
CADIZ, Ohio — Cadiz Mayor Kevin Jones announced Monday multiple new businesses that are making their way to the village, one of which will specialize in green energy production. The announcement comes at a time when the village has brought in multiple new businesses since the start of the...
Cadiz K-9 unit sniffs out drugs, leads to major arrest and plans for expansion
CADIZ, Ohio — The Cadiz Police Department made a drug arrest around 9:45 a.m. Monday using a K-9 unit to detect the drugs in the vehicle that led to the arrest of one man. "I responded with my K-9 – K-9 Lupo - where I ran him on the exterior of the vehicle on a free air sniff,” Lt. Ron Carter said. “K-9 Lupo immediately noticed an odor and he sat on the vehicle and inside the vehicle we noticed a large amount of methamphetamine syringes, what we believe might be possibly heroin as well as some glass smoking devices."
Plants in Pike Co. are radioactive as uranium enrichment begins again
PIKETON, Ohio – A specter from the Cold War lingers over rural Ohio, raising fresh concerns about the lasting environmental and health impacts of uranium enrichment. A recent independent investigation has confirmed the significant uptake of neptunium-237, a highly radioactive man-made element, by plants growing near the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP).
Chillicothe continues to criminalize homelessness amid controversy
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a contentious move, the city of Chillicothe has intensified its crackdown on homelessness, sparking outrage and accusations of human rights violations. Following a recent Supreme Court ruling that effectively allows municipalities to criminalize homelessness, the Chillicothe Police Department has been actively evicting individuals from various homeless camps scattered throughout the city.
ZDGA Fuller's Cup: Philo's Rob Preston and Jay Smith felt right at home chasing glory.
PLEASANT GROVE — Rob Preston and Jay Smith took a look at the field for the Zanesville District Golf Association’s first Fuller’s Cup and knew they weren’t exactly favorites. Among the contenders were the pairing of two-time defending Amateur champion Blake Hartford and his father-in-law, Rich Bubenchik, himself no stranger to success as a ZDGA Hall of Famer. ...
Cleveland Clinic Ranked No. 1 Heart Hospital in U.S. for 30th Consecutive Year
U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospital Rankings also names Cleveland Clinic to Honor Roll and No. 1 hospital in Ohio. Content is property of Cleveland Clinic and for news media use only. As one of the largest integrated heart centers in the world, Cleveland Clinic has long...
Wheeling's SMART Center relocates to historic warehouse, expands offerings
WHEELING, W.Va. — A new SMART Center location is set to be open this Friday in downtown Wheeling. The SMART Center that will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year will now open at 1410 Main Street. It was previously located in Centre Market. Owners Libby and Robert Strong...
WVU celebrates alumni and showcases robotics at Oglebay summer tour event
WHEELING, W.Va. — A Gold and Blue celebration took place Monday evening for West Virginia University alumni at Oglebay’s Pine Room by the Crispin Pool. WVU President Gordon Gee was in attendance, along with current students from the robotics team and alumni. This is a part of the...
Wintersville fire department rolls out new $1.3 million ladder truck for reach and safety
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Wintersville Fire Department has added a new apparatus to its fleet that includes a 100-foot aerial ladder. The new truck will replace a used truck that has been sold to the Barnesville Fire and EMS Department. Personnel at the Wintersville Fire Department have been...
Gas line break causes brief evacuation of 2 streets in New Martinsville
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wetzel County EMA Director Steve Yoho tells 7NEWS that a medium pressure gas line was broken Monday evening in New Martinsville. The break caused a temporary evacuation of residents on James St and Rebecca St. The gas company arrived on scene and was able to shut it off. After checking […]
W.Va. DNR urges precaution with hiking in the heat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - With temperatures hitting 90 degrees for 23 of the past 30 days, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says outdoor enthusiasts need to take precautions and plan ahead. Michelle Foster, of Hurricane, exercises on a regular basis. Monday’s heat caused her to opt for the...
Teams Ohio & West Virginia Report to OVAC Media Day
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– Both Team Ohio (coached by Harrison Central’s Anthony Hayes) and West Virginia (coached by Weir’s Frank Sisinni) are on campus now for the OVAC All Star Game. They will spend the week there before heading over to Wheeling Island Stadium for the big game. Stream the game on WTRF.com with our own […]
Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
Excavation Water Line Work-7.17.2024
Excavation and water line replacement work will be in the South Sugar Street area on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. This work is part of the City’s Water Line Replacement Project. On street parking is prohibited on July 17th, 2024, for the following addresses on South Sugar Street:. Houses numbered...
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