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Central Ohio under Air Quality Alert for Monday
Central Ohio Weather and Radar Franklin County and other central Ohio counties will go under a heat advisory beginning at noon Tuesday until Wednesday evening. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The central Ohio heat wave that is expected to linger much of the week has led to an air quality alert being issued. The Mid-Ohio Regional […]
Newbridge Academy for Kids cuts ribbon on Wheeling facility
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Officials with the City of Wheeling last week came together with Newbridge Academy for Kids personnel to celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony for opening of the new facility. The newly introduced facility can be found at 1015 Market Street in Wheeling and will provide an array of community services which will include […]
Sheriff: Significant amounts of suspected drugs, stolen items, cash found during searches
CAMBRIDGE − Multiple search warrants conducted over two days last week have resulted in the confiscation of suspected drugs, stolen items, a firearm and cash, as well as the arrest of a Cambridge man. The warrants were executed in the city as a result of two long-term drug investigations into the trafficking methamphetamines and fentanyl in the county. ...
Governor Justice, Division of Corrections celebrate hiring of 52 new officers
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice last week, along with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced the graduation of 52 new corrections officers. The latest of 429 graduates this year, 2024’s total graduates up to this point nearly matches the 483 which graduated in 2023. This development has come due to […]
“Soon you’re going to see the big red ‘Y’ go up in Steubenville:” Eastern Gateway Community College set to dissolve by October 31st
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) – With Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s recent appointment of a conservator to Eastern Gateway Community College at the start of the month, the transition of their students to Youngstown State University is quickly approaching. President Bill Johnson recently spoke to the YSU community, stating that historically the university has had 11,000 students […]
Ohio Lottery player wins $50,000 on 50th Anniversary scratch-off ticket purchased in Massillon
Massillon, Ohio – An Ohio Lottery player is celebrating a big win after purchasing a 50th Anniversary scratch-off ticket, which resulted in a $50,000 prize. The winning ticket was bought at Massillon Mini Mart, located at 2622 Lincoln Way NW in Massillon. After mandatory state and federal taxes, which...
Red Lobster to close 23 restaurants nationwide, including Strongsville location, at end of month
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Red Lobster will be closing 23 of its restaurants nationwide at the end of this month, including its location in Strongsville, according to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court filing dated Aug. 22. The announcement comes after Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and shuttered...
West Virginia woman burned and killed by man in country illegally identified
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman who was burned and killed by a man who was in the country illegally has been identified. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on May 6, 2024, at around 7:30 PM, emergency services responded to reports of a couch on fire in the 100 block of Golf Course […]
19 First Alert Weather Day: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight; more heat and humidity tomorrow
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for our lakeshore counties, and some lakeshore-adjacent counties, until midnight.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of storms which may produce damaging winds and large hail.The storms are moving southeast out of Michigan.
Columbus Dispatch journalists earn 19 Ohio SPJ awards
Columbus Dispatch journalists earned 19 awards in the annual Ohio Society of Professional Journalists competition. The newspaper’s “Preying on Patients” series again won first place for investigative reporting, the sixth time it has placed in state and national contests. The investigation into the State Medical Board of Ohio was reported by Max Filby,...
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