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Police need to crack down on cars with fully blacked-out windows
I feel police should be able to stop any auto that has totally blacked-out windows. Every time I stop at a stoplight and the car next to me has windows so dark you can’t see anything inside, I worry it might be someone with a gun looking to harm someone like me.
Huge EV Battery Recycling Facility Comes Online in Ohio
A big facility for recycling lithium-ion batteries is now operating in Central Ohio, where workers are busy salvaging and repurposing the metals and minerals needed to drive the clean energy transition. Cirba Solutions officially opened its expanded battery recycling plant in Lancaster — making it the first project of any kind to come online after receiving funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which passed in 2021. Cirba Solutions snagged more than $82 million in total federal grants to help scale its operation and meet the nation’s rising demand for key battery ingredients.
Families of Addicts hosts 11th annual Rally 4 Recovery Sunday
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF)-- According to the Ohio Department of Health, in 2022, there 4,915 overdose deaths in the state. With the help of organizations like Families of Addicts, there's opportunity for change. On Sunday, the community gathered at Courthouse Square for the 11th annual Family of Addicts Rally 4 Recovery...
Sunset Senior Fair Returns to Wheeling
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) The annual Sunset Senior Fair is returning to Wheeling’s Heritage Port this Wednesday, from 5pm to 8pm. This event is in partnership with the City of Wheeling and Waterfront Wednesdays to bring together the Ohio valley. It is a great way for seniors to have a fun night while also connecting with […]
Wheeling Athletics to Officially Introduce Three New Head Coaches Tuesday
Wheeling, W. Va. - The 2024-2025 athletic season is just three days away, and things are almost ready for the Cardinals to take the field. On Tuesday, the Wheeling Athletics Department will officially welcome three new members to its family when it holds an introductory press conference, officially welcoming Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Faith Flanagan, Head Women's Rugby Coach Ken Pape, and Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach Alexis Kelly. The press conference will be held at noon inside the Alma Grace McDonough, marking the official start of the 2024-2025 athletic season.
Full-time Ohio County employees to receive pay raise after changes were made to the county’s health insurance
Ohio County Administrator Randy Russell says at the beginning of the fiscal year the commission was hit hard with a significant increase in the health insurance benefits for employees.
Part of Reynoldsburg could have highest sales tax in Ohio come January if COTA levy passes
The bus stop on Hanson Street in Reynoldsburg doesn’t look like much: the sign for the number 2 bus is a few feet away from where the sidewalk ends. But this Central Ohio Transit Authority bus stop and one other stop in front of the Victoria’s Secret distribution center in a small part...
Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Hatfield placed on administrative leave by Raleigh County Commission
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Hatfield has been placed on administrative leave. 59News confirmed Ben Hatfield, the current Prosecuting Attorney for Raleigh County, was placed on administrative leave pending the results of an investigation. The investigation was requested on August 22, 2024, by the Commission into alleged “inappropriate conduct” by Hatfield. […]
Man drowns in West Virginia's Cheat Lake while boating with wife and dog
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (KDKA) -- A Fayette County man drowned in West Virginia's Cheat Lake while boating with his wife and dog on Sunday, officials said.Sixty-one-year-old Jeffrey Gerhardt of Smock, Pennsylvania, went into the water to get a dog doy but started to struggle on his way back, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said in a news release. Gerhardt, who wasn't wearing a life jacket, went under and didn't resurface. Officer J.B. Smith, the dive team coordinator for the Division of Natural Resources, says that while they don't know what caused Gerhardt to start to struggle, conditions weather-wise were...
Ohio Turnpike suspending late fees, collections
The Turnpike's Customer Service Center is experiencing increased call volume after the delivery of unpaid toll invoices. As such, the Ohio Turnpike decided to suspend all late fees, collections and Ohio BMV registration holds during this period of increased calls.
Wednesday Storm Alert: Severe Thunderstorms Expected Across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
Pittsburgh, PA – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia on Wednesday, bringing the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain. Residents should take action now to prepare for dangerous conditions. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pittsburgh,...
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