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Over 100 bikers attend annual Poker Run supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Over 100 people came out to Wheeling today to support one of the top non-profit children’s hospitals in the country. The Osiris Shrine’s Legion of Honor in Elm Grove and Roughnecks hosted its 10th annual Poker Run on Sunday. Riders put their kickstands up around 12 p.m. and made several different stops […]
Wolves once roamed West Virginia’s forests
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia was once home to wolves that roamed the state’s forests and mountains. Two types of wolves were known to inhabit the region: the eastern wolf (Canis lupus lycaon) and the gray wolf (Canis lupus). These apex predators played a major role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by […]
Muskingum County man gets minimum sentence for major drug trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Frazeysburg man has been sentenced for drug trafficking more than two pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs. Skyler Worline, age 29, appeared for sentencing in Muskingum County Court on Aug. 19. The judge sentenced Worling to the minimum possible sentence of 11 years in prison. He faced a potential term of up to 38 and a half years. The state was arguing for a twenty-year sentence.
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...
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...
How to protect yourself from the COVID-19 surge in Greater Akron
Greater Akron, along with most of the United States, is seeing an end-of-summer surge in COVID-19 infections. The Centers for Disease Control reported the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing was just above 18%. Ohio, at 18.5%, is slightly higher than the national average. But the surge may be larger than reported.
‘We are at a breaking point:’ Child care providers, families rally at Capitol amid funding debacle
Families, child care providers and advocates gathered at the West Virginia Capitol on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in Charleston, W.Va., to ask lawmakers to address on-going funding issues around child care subsidies. (Amelia Ferrell Knisely | West Virginia Watch) Laura Shimenga is a mother of three boys and public school...
Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down
During the pandemic, emergency rental assistance helped slash the number of evictions in the state. With those funds running out, many Ohio counties’ eviction rates are on the rise again. The number of eviction filings in Franklin, Hamilton and Montgomery counties surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year and they’ve continued...
Portsmouth Notre Dame sprints past Lancaster Fairfield Christian
Portsmouth Notre Dame collected a solid win over Lancaster Fairfield Christian in a 60-48 verdict on Aug. 24 in Ohio football action. Check out our complete boys football roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a...
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