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ODOT, first responders followed protocols in handling Ohio 7 rockslide
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The blast and rockslide along Ohio 7 near Mingo Junction happened last Thursday when crews were taking part in their daily blasting when a large amount of debris fell onto the roadway that left both lanes blocked for more than 24 hours. "The blast that...
ZHDC Launches New Homebuying Program
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local non-profit organization just launched a new housing program for first time homebuyers. The Zanesville Housing Development Corporation recently started to give the residents of Greenwood Homes a chance to purchase the property they have been living in, for a fraction of the cost. Steve...
Ohio man arrested for going through cars in Plainfield parking lot
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — An Ohio man was arrested in Plainfield on Sunday evening for going through cars in a parking lot. Shane Hansen, 33, was allegedly digging through vehicles in the parking lot of J&M Performance and Repair at around 5 p.m.. Hansen fled the area on foot once security alarms were activated. A […]
Deadline to register for FEMA Assistance is fast approaching
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — If you or someone you know is still dealing with property damage from the April storms this year there are places right here in the Ohio Valley to get assistance. Hundreds of people were affected by the storms that came through the Ohio Valley on April 11 and 12. If you […]
History of Wheeling Class is being offered to the public
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the history of the Friendly City you are in luck. In a partnership with Wheeling Heritage, Ohio County Schools is offering one of their more popular elective classes to the entire community. Over the past several years the History of Wheeling course […]
Reynolds Hospital and Wheeling Hospital to combine labor and delivery department services
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital and WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital announced that they will begin collaborating more closely around labor and delivery services by taking a more regional approach that enables the two hospitals to focus their resources at one care site versus two.
Wheeling Police looking for suspects in a breaking and entering and shots fired incident
Wheeling Police say on Sunday, around 9:45 a.m., police were called to Ohio Street on Wheeling Island for an initial breaking and entering that occurred overnight. Police say when they arrived they found a firearm was discharged inside the residence, which struck a neighboring home.
Ohio-based Big Lots names nearly 150 stores closing amid bankruptcy risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, has identified nearly 150 stores that are closing this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain shared plans in June to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, a filing the company submitted to […]
Still no action on DeWine’s call for ‘diet weed’ regulation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A call to action from Gov. Mike DeWine nearly seven months ago to regulate delta 8 THC products still has no legislative answer. Delta 8 is a low-level THC product, sometimes known as “diet weed.” Right now, it is completely unregulated, meaning, in part, anyone at any age can buy it. […]
The Buckeye Flame is growing and glowing
The Buckeye Flame, the only Ohio newsroom dedicated exclusively to LGBTQ+ issues, is making waves. Driving the news: Staff writer H.L. Comeriato last week was named the 2024 recipient of the Sarah Pettit Memorial Award by the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA). The award honors the journalist of the year...
‘The best version of myself’: Stivers grad, Miss Ohio USA 2024, competes in Miss USA pageant soon
Miss Ohio USA Macy Hudson, a 2017 Stivers School for the Arts graduate, is feeling confident, determined and grateful as she prepares to compete in the 73rd Miss USA pageant, which will take place Aug. 4 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “I’m hoping for the very best but...