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Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
End of Summer Celebration DOVER − Dover's End of Summer Celebration will be held Sept. 1 at Dover City Park. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. and include live music, vintage baseball, a corn hole tournament, and a car show. There will also be food trucks, train rides for kids, swimming at the Dover City Pool, and fireworks at the end of the day. For more information, www.facebook.com/doverohparksandrecreation or call 330-343-0731. ...
Week 1 Roundup: John Glenn, Tri-Valley among the big winners
Week 1 of the high school football season has arrived, and there's a full slate of season openers set for Friday, Aug. 23. Football fans can get ready for kickoff with our complete preseason coverage, from the players to watch on the gridiron to team previews and more. ...
Warm Weekend Ahead for Cleveland and Northern OH, NWS Flags Potential for Isolated Thunderstorms and Heat Advisory
For those reveling in the recent wave of balmy weather, the trusty National Weather Service in Cleveland offers insights for the weekend and the week ahead that might require some wardrobe adjustments. The bulletin, dispatched early this Saturday morning, promises a continuation of the high pressure centered near the eastern seaboard to govern our weather through Monday. According to the NWS Cleveland, Ohioans can anticipate temperatures to nudge a few degrees higher from Friday’s pleasantness, with highs ranging from the low 80s in northwestern PA to the mid to upper 80s throughout much of northern OH.
Hundreds of thousands of parents died from drugs. Their kids need more help, advocates say.
Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her. Emma’s mom, Danielle Stanley, died of an overdose last year. She was 34, and had struggled with addiction since she was a teenager, […]
Miscues, turnovers key in Tigers’ loss at Adena
The McClain coaching staff knew it was going to be a tough start to the new season after graduating so many experienced and talented seniors last year, and the inexperience showed early on in the Tigers’ 24-8 season-opening loss at Adena Friday night. Miscues and penalties at inopportune times...
Seminoles run past Golden Eagles, 59-12
BELPRE — Second-year Monroe Central head man Jonathan Calder watched his program score the first eight times they had the ball in the first half here Friday night at Ralph Holder Stadium en route to posting a 59-12 victory versus Belpre in the season opener for both programs. “Turnovers...
Columbiana 'Witch Walk on Main' prompts mixed reaction from community
It won't be long until the leaves begin to change, and an autumn chill will settle in Columbiana. This time of year means the city's Chamber of Commerce is making their final preparations for the second annual Witch Walk on Main. The event is meant to be a celebration of...
Marshall reveals basketball schedules for both men and women's 2024/2025 season
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Marshall University athletics released the men's and women’s basketball schedules for the 24-25 season, the department announced. Both teams will be competing under new leadership with the upcoming season being the first under head coachesCornelius Jackson for the men and Juli Fulks for the women.
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...
Madison Middle School student dies
MADISON, WV (WOWK) – The Madison Middle School community is mourning the loss of one of its own students. According to Boone County Schools Superintendent Matt Riggs, Cohen Craddock, an eighth grader at Madison Middle School, died on Saturday. Riggs says Craddock played on the school’s football team, and was a beloved member of the […]
Pat McAfee Issues Major Warning to College Football Powerhouse Over Week 1 Showdown
ESPN's Pat McAfee didn't mix words when breaking down the Big Ten and issuing a stern warning to a specific college football powerhouse ahead of their week 1 matchup in Morgantown, West Virginia. McAfee is a prime supporter of his alma mater, West Virginia, and whenever he has the opportunity to ...
State of Emergency extended to all West Virginia counties due to drought
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies […]
South Carolina man accused of raping woman on a trail in Ansted
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man from South Carolina is facing serious felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Shannon Morris has shared details about the case. On August 14, 2024, authorities began investigating a sexual assault that took place in the Ansted area of Fayette County. A victim reported that she was raped multiple […]
Ohio Dad Allegedly Left Kids Unattended At Amusement Park To Ride Roller Coasters
An Ohio dad allegedly left 3 young kids unattended while he went to ride roller coasters with his oldest child at Cedar Point. Now, he’s in trouble with more than just their mom!. A trip to the amusement park with the family sounds like a lot of fun. Of...
FirstEnergy’s chief ethics officer knew about $4.3 million payment the company said was a bribe
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two top lawyers at FirstEnergy, plus the company’s most senior accountant, knew about and helped process a $4.3 million payment that the company later said was a bribe to a top state regulator, according to a newly unearthed memorandum and deposition. Up to now, the...
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
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