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Ohio employers embrace trend of hiring formerly incarcerated individuals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Numerous Ohio employers are embracing a trend that helps job fill positions in a shrinking workforce, by hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. Caz Walcott, director of inclusive hiring for the nonprofit Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, said there has been an increase of businesses in the U.S. expressing interest in second chance […]
Wawa pitches more Ohio locations as part of 60-store expansion
Watch a previous NBC4 report on Wawa’s Ohio expansion in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Convenience store and gas station chain Wawa is taking the next steps to build more Ohio locations, as the chain’s first store in the state is under construction. Wawa submitted a proposal for a new 5,900-square-foot location […]
WVSSAC announces 12 additional school reclassifications ahead of 2024 football season
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced additional changes to school classifications ahead of the 2024 football season. Adjustments from a review board - with members appointed by the state Board of Education - decided to grant waivers to 11 schools requesting classification changesearlier...
Ohio COVID-19 cases up for 11th week: Coronavirus update for Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The number of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio rose again this week, climbing from 6,660 last week to 7,347, the state reported Thursday. It was the 11th straight week that the case number has moved upward, continuing an upward swing that began in early June. This...
Pet of the Week: Baxter
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This week’s Pet of the Week is Baxter from the Humane Society of Parkersburg!. Baxter is about seven years old and is a well-behaved dog. He is good with other animals and kids, but a quieter home would be best for him at his age.
Pioneers picked third in OAC Preseason Football Poll
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Marietta College was selected to finish third in the Ohio Athletic Conference Football Preseason Coaches Poll released Friday (August 16) morning by the league office. The Pioneers posted an 8-2 record last fall and finished with a 7-2 OAC record. Perennial powerhouse Mount Union is once...
Stephen Colbert calls Ohio Supreme Court boneless chicken decision 'hot legal garbage'
Late night talk show host Stephen Colbert has a bone to pick with the Ohio Supreme Court over its ruling in a boneless chicken wing case. "In poultry adjudication news, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that chicken wings advertised as boneless can have bones. Then what's the point of anything?!" Colbert...
DeWine orders flags at half-staff in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be lowered. The order follows the death of Robert Hagler, a former judge in Greene County. Hagler’s obituary details the former judge died on Aug. 3 at 84-years-old. On all public buildings and grounds within Greene County, flags should be flown at half-staff […]
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 26): Parkersburg aiming higher in 2024
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Parkersburg Big Reds reached the second round of the Class AAA playoffs a year ago, and now a close loss has those around the program feeling perhaps they could have made it further. This season, Parkersburg believes it is ready to take the next...
Feeling fatigued? This plant blooming in Ohio could be to blame
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A plant that has recently begun blooming in Ohio may cause a plethora of unpleasant symptoms, including fatigue and mood changes. Ragweed begins releasing its pollen in early August through November, according to Premier Allergy and Asthma. The plant is one of the most common allergens in the country, causing itchy […]
Rep. Carey drafts bill that seeks to end Social Security overpayment clawbacks
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) is working on legislation that seeks to end the practice by the Social Security of collecting overpayments. © Shutterstock The bill would prevent the Social Security Commissioner from collecting an overpayment if the payment occurred more than three years prior or if the overpayment was due to error on the […] The post Rep. Carey drafts bill that seeks to end Social Security overpayment clawbacks appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
Showers and Thunderstorms Return to the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It has been a very dry week across the Mid-Ohio Valley, but that is going to be changing today. Already, there has been some spotty light showers this morning and that is expected to linger around through the morning commute. However, most of the morning, and most of the region, will stay dry for the start of the day. It is when we get into the early afternoon that the threat of thunderstorms will move in. This will mainly be between noon and 3 p.m. this afternoon. Afterwards, we return to mostly cloudy skies with a stray shower passing by. Heading into the late evening and overnight tonight, there will be the potential for an isolated shower or storm.
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 […]
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