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Video: ‘When Earl Went to War’
Earl Goodall, my neighbor, friend, and an amiable human being, passed away at age 93 on July 5, 2024, in Huntington, West Virginia. His funeral was July 13 in Proctorville, Ohio, near where he entered this world. Earl was the subject of my 2021 16-minute documentary, “When Earl Went to...
Proof That Ohio is Full of Bad Drivers
According to a recent study, Ohio drivers have the 2nd most speeding tickets in the United States. Insurify crunched numbers of Ohio drivers in each state with speeding tickets on their driver records over the last 7 years compared to those without,. The Insurify data team compared the number of...
Contractors at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant hit safety milestone
PIKETON — Fluor-BWXT (FBP), contractors for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant not only work productively to decontaminate and decommission (D&D) the site but do so with a prominent safety record. The contractors reached a milestone of eight million safe work hours without a recordable injury — the first time in the site’s history that this has been achieved. “I am extremely proud of...
First Alert Forecast | Rain, Thunder Returns
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Lighter showers scattered through during the morning drive, but steadier rains and rumbles are coming through once most folks are where they need to be (at school or at the office). While obviously not so great for the folks that work outdoors, these showers will be well-received by the parched lawns and gardens out there. Mind the thunder, and there will be downpours in the mix, but the hope is that we’ll end up with thinner showers and more lulls by the time area events hit the prime time. Temperatures will hang in the 80s this afternoon (not 90s this time), and drift back to the lower 70s by tomorrow morning.
See which Southwest Ohio players earned All-American status in high school lacrosse
USA Lacrosse magazine in July announced All-Americans for the 2024 high school lacrosse season. USA Lacrosse oversees the selection of the All-Americans and other high school awards, which are administered locally by area chairs. Selections are based on voting by coaches within each geographical area. ...
Start off the school year with free food from Uber's new shop on Ohio State's campus
College students, have you ever wished you could buy an iced coffee and a chalupa at the same place? Your wish could come true — albeit for only two days — when Uber brings The One Shop to the Ohio State campus Aug. 28-29. The shop will be located near the Ohio Union...
Fishers Are Appearing Again in Northeast Ohio
There have been 40 confirmed observations of this type of weasel in Northeast Ohio since 2013. By Paris Mather. While there are only a few dozen fishers around, it’s likely that they will continue to reproduce and once again have a home base in Ohio. Part of the mustelidae...
2024 Election: Ohio faith leaders share advice they give to congregation members on voting
As the 2024 Election inches closer, some people are turning to their faith leaders for guidance when determining who to vote for. Even though it is illegal for a church to engage in political campaigning activity, people oftentimes look to clergy to help give them a frame of reference and context when deciding who to […]
Proof That Ohio is Full of Bad Drivers
According to a recent study, Ohio drivers have the 2nd most speeding tickets in the United States. Insurify crunched numbers of Ohio drivers in each state with speeding tickets on their driver records over the last 7 years compared to those without,. The Insurify data team compared the number of...
Plea accepted in Ohio business owner fraud case
William Anthony Bailey, owner of Movin and Groovin Productions, a supply and rental company, was charged in February with one felony count of obtaining money by false pretenses, but according to news partner Herald-Star the court accepted a guilty plea to a reduced charge.
I-TEAM: Ohio governor involved in talks about Browns stadium
CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Fox 8 I-Team has learned Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne met with Governor Mike DeWine this week to discuss the Browns stadium project. City officials confirmed the mayor and county executive met with Governor DeWine on Wednesday to discuss funding...
Ohio doctors address racial disparities to improve outcomes of endometrial cancer in Black women
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cherlynn Webb died a month before her 64th birthday, nearly a year after she had been diagnosed with endometrial cancer. She suffered from the most common gynecological cancer in the United States, a form that begins in the cells of the uterus. Black women like Webb are disproportionately affected.
Logan County first responders leap into action, reuniting escaped kangaroo with its owner
VERDUNVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — First responders hopped into action Friday after a kangaroo delayed morning commuters in Logan County. Dispatchers received multiple calls after the critter escaped its enclosure and was spotted along Mud Fork Road in Verdunville. Deputies responded to the area and learned the owners adopted the...
Herd Volleyball Set for 2024 Season
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Volleyball team is set to begin its 2024 season. It all starts with the team's Fans First Match on Saturday in a Green & White Scrimmage. The Herd is led by Ari Aganus, who is entering her sixth season at the helm in...
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