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Tuscarawas County child injured by ricocheting projectile in target shooting
A 7-year-old Tuscarawas County boy from Wayne Township was transported to the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital campus in Dover on Friday after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries from a projectile, according to a report from the Tuacarawas County Sheriff’s Office. According to officials, the incident occurred when an adult was using...
Multi-sport standout has lofty goals
Ed. Note: This week’s Tippecanoe girls Athlete of the Week is Julia Burgbacher, a key member of the girls soccer team last year as a freshman and was part of a successful Tipp track season. Every freshman who steps onto the field as a varsity player is immediately challenged...
Sons of the American Revolution honor Ohio Valley Revolutionary War heroes
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — Some people might not know that the men and women who helped shape our country are buried right here in the Ohio Valley. The Sons of the American Revolution held a memorial service today at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Martins Ferry to honor the Revolutionary War heroes who are […]
GALLERY: July First Friday features Camp Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — It seems everyone — and everything — turned out to experience summer camp in downtown Mount Vernon. July’s First Friday event featured activities for kids of all ages. Camp Mount Vernon highlighted archery, a giant slide, a dunk tank, and Touch-a-Truck in the activities zone on Public Square.
2024 Lawrence County Fair’s royal court to be crowned on Sunday
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune The 2024 Lawrence County Fair gets underway Saturday, July 6. Part of the annual tradition is the crowning of the fair king, queen and princess—scheduled for noon as part of the opening ceremonies on Sunday, July 7 in the large animal barn at the Lawrence County fairgrounds. […] The post 2024 Lawrence County Fair’s royal court to be crowned on Sunday appeared first on The Tribune.
Walmart looks to add merchandise from Ohio entrepreneurs to stores
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Small businesses in Ohio have a chance to get their items in retail store locations. Until July 15, entrepreneurs and small business owners in Ohio can submit an application to have a chance at getting products on the shelves of Sam’s Club and Walmart locations. For items to be considered, they […]
Ohio’s casinos, racinos report uptick in May gambling revenue
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s casinos and racinos saw an uptick in gambling revenue and had their best May since 2021. The state’s 11 casinos and racinos brought in a combined $204 million in May, up from $196 million in 2023 and $202 million in 2022. The record for the month was set in 2021, at $209 million, according to data from the Ohio casino control and lottery commissions.
Ohio man playing football in water bitten by shark at 'shark bite capital of the world'
A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten by a shark at Florida's New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July while playing football in knee-deep water, according to Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Interim Director Tammy Malphurs. The shark bit him on the right foot. The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and...
Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
Fort Laurens hosts reenactment BOLIVAR – The site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War-era fort, Fort Laurens, is hosting its 49th annual Revolutionary War reenactment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14. Visitors can watch a mock skirmish for American Independence with volunteer reenactors from the Brigade of the American Revolution. ...
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