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Bernie Moreno won’t talk about abortion bans. He supported one in Ohio, physician-activist says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But […]
Church plans to rebuild after partial structure collapse
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Structural issues are believed to be the reason behind a partial structural collapse at a Barboursville church on Wednesday, according to first responders. Matt Waskey, the Senior Pastor at Elmwood Missionary Baptist Church, said he was shocked when he got word that part of the church collapsed.
MVNU launches Master of Social Work degree program
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the launch of its Master of Social Work degree, starting in the Spring of 2025. The program will have specializations in Behavioral Health and School Social Work. The MSW is designed to develop students into advanced social work practitioners with specialized knowledge from a Christ-like perspective.
Retail medical and recreational cannabis sales still prohibited in Loveland
As Ohio recreational and medical cannabis markets open to anyone over the age of 21 the City of Loveland still prohibits dispensaries. Loveland, Ohio – On November 7, 2023, a majority of Ohio voters approved Issue 2 to legalize the possession and use of marijuana by individuals aged 21 and over, and the sale of marijuana by state-licensed dispensaries. The bill also created the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) within the Ohio Department of Commerce.
West Virginia power rate hike suspended pending investigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Public Service Commission filed an order on Thursday for Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power Companies to provide more information related to a rate increase request. The PSC said it was suspending the rate increase until the commission finishes its investigation of the...
Vigil held for Greenup County graduate killed in Columbus
GREENUP, Ky. (WSAZ) - Family and friends gathered Thursday night in the gym at Greenup County High School to mourn a 17-year-old who’d just graduated from the school in May. Police say Gage Anderson was shot and killed in a road rage incident in Columbus. It happened Tuesday. Loved...
Return to frontier days: Museum, reenactors will recreate 1700s this Saturday
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune Ironton is transported back in time—to the mid- to late-1700s—this Saturday at the Lawrence County Museum. Mary Jo Martin with the Lawrence County Museum and Historical Society is coordinating the event scheduled for 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 506 S. 6th St. in […] The post Return to frontier days: Museum, reenactors will recreate 1700s this Saturday appeared first on The Tribune.
New business development in the works in South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new business development is coming to South Charleston, across the road from the South Charleston Community Center. After the Jefferson Road widening project got underway, many businesses closed up shop or were bought out by the state. When some homes and businesses were left...
Fairland West Elementary students return for first day, months after storms ripped roof off
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WSAZ) - Wednesday started just like any other first day of school at Fairland West Elementary. The parents and buses dropped their students off, and the smiling faces lit up the school hallways. But that moment was not a guarantee this year. Back on April 2, a portion...
Lima’s Smith to serve on task force
LIMA — The City of Lima announced the appointment of Mayor Sharetta Smith as co-chair of the Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Recovery Task Force for the United States Conference of Mayors. Smith will serve on the task force with co-chair Mayor Steve Williams of Huntington, West Virginia as...
Season Preview: Marshall Thundering Herd
Following a Sun Belt-leading seventh-straight bowl appearance in 2023, Marshall will commence its 2024 campaign on Saturday, August 31, when it hosts Stony Brook at 5:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+. The matchup will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Marshall’s non-conference schedule also includes trips to...
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