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Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
Ohio History Connection working to repatriate major collection of Indigenous remains
At the end of a long day of work, Nekole Alligood says goodbye to her charges, flips on the night lights lining the room and closes the door behind her. Sometimes they answer back: a whisper of her name or a knock from the top shelf. After three decades in the business, Alligood,...
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for July 21, 2024
Evening: 2-4-0 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening. Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 5. Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29...
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Wheeling Post 1 Fully Confident Heading into “Favorite Week of the Year”
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– Wheeling Post 1 plays Charleston Post 65 Thursday at 4 p.m. in Martinsburg to begin the West Virginia State Legion Tournament. At practice on Monday, players and coaches were full of energy know what awaits them in the opening round.
Wheeling Miners Extend Contract with General Manager and Head Coach Josh Resignalo
WHEELING,W.Va. ( WTRF) – The Wheeling Miners are thrilled to announce a three-year contract extension with General Manager and Head Coach Josh Resignalo, securing his leadership through the 2027 season. This extension follows an extraordinary inaugural season where the Miners went 10-0, culminating in a victory at the AAL2 Championship. This remarkable achievement marks the […]
Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Progress being made on WVNCC B&O Building
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Progress is being made on a big project at one local college in the Friendly City. The B&O Building at West Virginia Northern Community College is undergoing a restoration and preservation project on the building’s exterior. With the support of West Virginia Legislators, funds were allocated to the institution to help […]
West Liberty University and Oglebay’s Good Zoo Receive 21st Century Museum Professionals Program Grant to Support Zoo Science Program
West Liberty, W. Va., July 22, 2024 – West Liberty University (WLU), in collaboration with Oglebay’s Good Zoo, was recently awarded a $258,200 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) prestigious 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (21MP) to support professional development for students in its nationally recognized Zoo Science program.
Kenny Jinks Inks Pro Contract with Missoula Paddleheads/Makes Pro Debut Friday
Wheeling, W. Va. - Friday night was a historic one for the Wheeling University Baseball program, as one of their own made their professional baseball debut. Left-handed pitcher Kenny Jinks took the mound for the Missoula Paddleheads of the Pioneer League on Friday, as he made his professional debut. It was the highest level of pro baseball that a Cardinal player has reached since former Wheeling Baseball player, and Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Noah Mull made it to High A ball with the San Diego Padres organization.
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