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FirstEnergy makes deal with Ohio Attorney General's office, Bernie Moreno's text messages, JD Vance's past startup troubles, and more: Ohio Has Issues
CLEVELAND — On the August 14, 2024 episode of Ohio Has Issues, we're following the latest update on the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, looking into the Ohio Supreme Court races, and bringing you the latest from the Ohio Senate race and the presidential campaign trail. Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk...
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 […]
Wood County 911 Center almost ready to come online
PARKERSBURG — The new Wood County 911 Center will be coming online soon, the 911 director told county commissioners Thursday. Wood County 911 Director Mike Shook appeared before the commission to give an update on the 18,000-square-foot facility at the former Suddenlink building near the Interstate 77 and U.S. 50 intersection.
Back-to-School: Helping students with special needs adjust to school again
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It’s that time of year when kids get ready to go to school and, for some, it can be stressful. Wood County Schools’ Director of Special Education, Kara Small, shares steps to help your kids adjust to going back to school, especially if they have exceptionalities.
Picture This: Racer’s View – Mile 12.8, Market Street Blooms
PARKERSBURG — Flowers bloom in one of several planters that have been added to Market Street in recent years. Runners and walkers in both the News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two mile events will past the spot late in their races. Registration for the races is available at www.newsandsentinelhalfmarathon.com, at the News and Sentinel office at 519 Juliana St. or in person from 2- 9 p.m. Friday at the Parkersburg Municipal Building. (Photo by Art Smith)
Picture This: Registration still open for Half Marathon, Two Mile races
PARKERSBURG – Participants in The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race can pick up their packets or register in person at the Parkersburg Municipal Building until 9 p.m. Online registration at newsandsentinelhalfmarathon.com will remain open all night, and packets can be picked up between 6-7 a.m. Saturday morning.
Washington Co. Jail passes PREA Test
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Washington Co. Jail has passed an important test known as PREA. The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was instated in 2003 as a federal law that aims to prevent and eliminate sexual assault of prisoners and staff members in all types of correctional facilities. According...
Disguised vapes in schools: what to be aware of
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Experts say parents should be aware of vaping products that can be disguised as common items, including school supplies. According to Captain Matthew Martin with the Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office, some vape manufacturers make vapes disguised as other items such as smart watches, highlighters, and pens to name a few.
Local business passes out school supplies following benefit concert
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Aaron Whited is the owner of First City Records and organized a concert to raise money for kids going back to school. The Cash for Kids event was a Johnny Cash tribute concert that featured six local artists to raise money for kids going back to school.
Grimm chosen as Marietta At-Large Councilman
MARIETTA — A new Marietta city councilman will be starting this week. The Washington County Republican Party’s Central Committee held a vote Tuesday to choose a replacement for At-Large Councilwoman Cassidi Shoaf, who left her seat July 13 due to moving out of state. Members of the Central...
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.
Gov. DeWine sends National Guard unit to assist with Columbus cyber breach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced on Friday that a team within the National Guard has been asked to assist the City of Columbus, in regards to the recent cyber attack. We have... at the [Columbus] mayor's request, deployed numbers of Ohio National Guard. The...
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.
2024 High School Football First Look: Frontier Cougars
NEW MATAMORAS, Ohio (WTAP) - The Frontier Cougars have had a difficult time winning football games in their past few seasons. In head coach Damon Metheney’s first year, the Cougars went just 1-9 in 2023. This season, they want to find more success and get back to the playoffs. They will have to do so with many seniors leaving the program including running back Ethan Snyder. But Coach Metheney is looking for his team to grow from last year as he still returns plenty key players.
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