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Bridgeport High School offers college credits to fast track future degrees
BRIDGEPORT, Ohio (WTRF) — Bridgeport High School is creating opportunities for high school students through college credit classes. Students will experience the rigor and expectations of a college while never having to step foot outside their high school. Principal Jack Fisher says this is a great way for kids...
“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 hospital responds to employees’ frustrations over alleged payroll issues
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Many employees at a Belmont County, Ohio hospital have been voicing their frustrations at not being paid on Friday. 7News has received many phone calls and messages with people who wanted answers. Facebook and other social media platforms were conduits for employee complaints who allege East Ohio Regional Hospital has […]
Full Speed Ahead For A Super September In Richland County
Summer may be drawing to a close but fall fun is just beginning! We have a calendar packed with activities and events that are sure to make this September unforgettable. Mansfield and the surrounding communities are ready to offer a mix of beloved fall traditions ensuring the calendar is full of adventure throughout the month.
Ontario Local Schools debuts soccer complex upgrade
ONTARIO — Soccer players and their supporters will have an enhanced experience this fall as Ontario Local Schools wraps up its first phase of athletic facility upgrades. The soccer complex features a building that previously lacked water and sewer connections, limiting restroom and concession options. Now, thanks to donations including $160,000 from the...
East Liverpool's Wings-n-Wheels event flies high for charity and community
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH — An event in East Liverpool took to the skies, and the ground, to raise money for some four-legged furry friends and more. The third annual Wings-n-Wheels event took place at the Columbiana County airport on Saturday and it attracted a crowd of classic car and plane enthusiasts. However, the focus of the event was not just on the products of yesteryear, but it was all an effort to raise money for those who needed it most in the community.
Wellsville community comes together in motorcycle run to fight ALS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, OH — An event in Wellsville aimed to bring the community together while fighting ALS. Motorcycles and classic cars thundered down the road Saturday afternoon to honor the life of one local individual and ease the life of another. "Jon got ALS, and it took him pretty...
Car enthusiasts admire stunning vehicles at 27th Heart of the City Cruise-In
MANSFIELD — Local car enthusiasts and spectators from all around took in hot rods, classic cars and vintage vehicles Saturday at the 27th Heart of the City Cruise-In. Hundreds of vehicles lined Mansfield’s Park Avenue West and surrounding streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the annual gathering Saturday under sunny skies.
Ironton pulls away from Wheelersburg, starts year with statement win
WHEELERSBURG — When you don’t get tired, you don’t slow down. After tireless work in the offseason and a non-stop need to get better, Ironton doesn’t have “tired” in its vocabulary any longer. As games progress, they just get stronger. Such was the case...
Ohio vs. Syracuse betting guide: Prediction, best bets, and updated college football odds for NCAAF Week 1 [2024]
As the 2024 college football season kicks off, the Syracuse Orange are set to face the Ohio Bobcats in Week 1 at the JMA Wireless Dome on August 31, 2024. This matchup will not only mark the start of a new season but also set the tone for both teams’ campaigns.
Worthington high school buddies still united by rock 'n' roll after 50 years
Many people attend high school reunions to find out what old friends are currently doing. For local musician Rob Lamp, it was a chance to revisit what he and his friends did in the past. Lamp, who graduated from Worthington High School in 1974, hadn’t jammed with buddies Pete Seeds and Jon Paoletti...
Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio Brace for Dangerous Heatwave with Temperatures Nearing 100°F
Pittsburgh, PA — The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, and Eastern Ohio as a dangerous heatwave is expected to hit the region through Wednesday. Temperatures may approach or exceed 100°F, putting many at risk of heat-related illnesses. According to the US National...
More Gen X and Millennials Changing Careers to Cannabis
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. The cannabis industry in Ohio is attracting Gen X and Millennials seeking career changes. The Cleveland School of Cannabis has seen a surge in enrollment, with many students aged between 30 to 50. The cannabis industry is booming, and it’s...
Tour de Buckeye Lake sees biggest turnout in cycling event history
Cyclists from across Ohio and beyond took to the trails and country roads around Buckeye Lake this past weekend. With over 800 participants, this year’s Tour de Buckeye Lake was the event’s largest since it began eight years ago. Riders followed one of three routes (11-, 28- or 62-miles) which started and ended...
Hey Muskingum County: Here’s what you need to know to start your week
ZANESVILLE − A GoFundMe account has been created for the family of Colt Rose to help pay for memorial expenses. Colt was involved in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 40, near West Muskingum Schools, on Sept. 12, 2022. The collision resulted in severe injuries that left him in a vegetative state for nearly two years. The 23-year-old died Aug. 20. The GoFundMe goal is $2,600. ZANESVILLE − The Muskingum County Engineer's Office has announced White Eyes...
Senior Hub-Meals on Wheels receives grant from Fairfield County Foundation
LANCASTER - The Senior Hub-Meals on Wheels Fairfield County recently received a grant in the name of the Richard L. Roundhouse and the Alma S. Busby through the Fairfield County Foundation for the agency’s parking lot expansion project. “We are grateful for the funding from the Richard L. Roundhouse/Alma S. Busby Fund through the Fairfield County Foundation,” said Executive Director Anna Tobin in a news release. “The grant will support the expansion of our parking area which...
Fluor-BWXT donates $19,100 to local 4-H members
PIKETON- Fluor-BWXT supported the hard work of 4-H members in our community, and this year continued the tradition of rewarding the children of our employees who take on market projects by supplying them with add-on bids to their final sale cost. This year $19,100 was donated to 95 4-H members in Pike, Scioto,...
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