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Longest serving female Ohio legislator — who once walked away mid-term — dies at 99
COLUMBUS — A 24-year Toledo veteran of the Ohio General Assembly — who at one point, disillusioned with politics, simply walked away from the statehouse in mid-term — died Tuesday just days shy of her 100th birthday. In a pre-term limits era, Marigene Valiquette served six years in the House of Representatives and 18 in the Senate from 1962 to 1986, becoming the longest serving woman. At one point she was the only woman in the Senate. Decades after walking away from politics, she spent her final years in a central Ohio assisted-living facility. "She just kind of walked away," said her friend and former Ohio Senate colleague from the Dayton area, Neal Zimmers. "They said she disappeared, but that wasn't really the case. She just left and didn't stay in touch with people afterward."
Kings Island to open Ohio's first dual-racing water coaster in 2025. Here's a look
Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park is getting a makeover. On Monday, the Mason amusement park announced that it will debut RiverRacers, the first and only dual-racing water coaster in Ohio, in 2025. Additionally, hundreds of new loungers and chairs will be featured around the new area. Seven new water slides will also...
Ohio State hires conservative scholar to head up new intellectual diversity center
Ohio State University hired a conservative law professor who was the driving force behind bringing “intellectual diversity centers” to a handful of Ohio universities. Lee Strang was recently hired as the executive director of the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs. This […]
Usha Vance Defends JD Vance’s Comments Amid Vice Presidential Campaign Scrutiny
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Diya TV) – Usha Vance, the wife of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, addressed her husband’s controversial comments in the past about unmarried, childless women, labeling them as a “quip” taken out of context. She defended him amid heightened criticism following his nomination as the Republican vice presidential candidate alongside Donald Trump.
85 buildings set for demolition in 4 local counties
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Dozens of buildings are set to be razed in the Miami Valley after the state OK’d money for the task. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine approved funding to demolish 1,277 structures across Ohio. In the Miami Valley, a combined 85 buildings will be removed across Butler, Clinton, Logan and Preble counties. According […]
Study: Ohio among states spending millions on anti-abortion centers since Dobbs
The organization looked at 23 states allocating public dollars to anti-abortion centers since 1995, the year they say had “the first verifiable instance of funding,” and up to July 23 of this year.
Minor arrested in deadly Gallia County shooting, victim identified
UPDATE (10:19 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9): A juvenile was arrested in the deadly shooting of a 20-year-old West Virginia man in Gallia County. According to the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, the juvenile was arrested in Cross Lanes. The victim has been identified as Kyle Foltz, 20, of Mathias. GREEN TOWNSHIP, OHIO (WOWK) — A […]
West Virginia’s first astronaut, Jon McBride, dies at 80
BECKLEY, W.Va. — One of West Virginia’s greatest innovators, Jon McBride, died Wednesday after his battle with Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. McBride was the state’s first astronaut, as the Woodrow Wilson High School graduate served under President Ronald Reagan as the Assistant Administrator for Congressional Relations at NASA Headquarters and piloted the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1984, the first mission to launch seven people into space. McBride was also on the command crew of the ASTRO-1 mission.
Staying safe with flooding risks in southern WV
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) – Steady rain, which could lead to high water issues is expected in our eastern counties Thursday night into Friday morning. When confronted with high or fast moving water, some people tend to panic. Will Davis, a Public Information Officer with the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department, said staying safe is all about […]
Knox County official hopes meeting will improve recycling in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Matthew Baugher, program director for Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention, hopes a meeting with trash haulers and city officials will improve recycling in Mount Vernon. The meeting is set for Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. City ordinance requires certified solid waste...
Ohio River Fest to offer free fishing, kayaking, and educational activities
POWHATAN POINT, Ohio — The Ohio River Fest is set for Saturday in Powhatan Point. The Belmont County Soil & Water Conservation District is expecting to welcome more than 200 people at the marina for free fishing, free kayaking, and more. Turner Provost, who serves as the Captina Watershed...
Massie ties Johnstown for top spot at Licking Valley Invitational
NASHPORT — Clinton-Massie tied for first place here Wednesday in the Licking Valley Invitational at The Virtues Golf Club. The Falcons tied with Johnstown at 324 in the 17-team event. Braeden Archibald of Johnstown was tournament medalist with an even par 72. “This was definitely the nicest, most challenging...
West Side Volunteer Fire Department mourns the loss of beloved team member
St. ALBANS, W.Va (WCHS) — The West Side Volunteer Fire Department in Saint Albans lost a beloved member of their team Wednesday. Cory West was a team support member that always wanted to be a firefighter but due to his health issues, he couldn't. Chief Chris Schilling said the...
Tornado watch in effect for portions of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, DC
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect 6:15 p.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Friday for the following areas: THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND ANNE ARUNDEL HOWARD MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND CARROLL FREDERICK WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CECIL IN NORTHERN MARYLAND BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CITY HARFORD IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CALVERT CHARLES ST. MARYS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 33 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA...
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