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Ohio AG, Sheriff identify Stark County John Doe
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Sheriff George Maier on Thursday morning announced the identity of the John Doe found in Stark County over four years ago as Michael A. Leach. According to the attorney general, officials found Leach’s remains March 31, 2020, in the 5200...
169th Ohio State Fair officially opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony
COLUMBUS, OH (WLIO) - The 169th Ohio State Fair is officially open. Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted helped cut the ribbon to open the fair that runs until August 4th. The midway is filled with rides and fair food, including new this year pickle lemonade and dairy-free...
18,000 places you can’t put a pot business: The Wake Up for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Ohio law prohibits locating a recreational marijuana business within 500 feet of a place of worship, public library, public playground or a public park. If you purchase a product or register for...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Wood County Adult Learning Center accepting used book donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wood County Adult Learning Center is currently accepting donations of used books. According to Deanna Adis, an adult education instructor, these donations will be collected to help the learning center with one of its projects during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, which will take place Sept. 16 through Sept. 20.
Third day of festivities Jackson County Junior Fair
COTTAGEVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Jackson County Junior Fair had its third day of festivities Wednesday. According to Jackson County Junior Fair Secretary and board member, Tammy Harpold, there were plenty of events for the whole family, from various show contests featuring goats, heifers, pigs, and lambs. A demolition derby...
Annual ”Inside the Huddle” returns, raising money for the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg is bringing back its annual “Inside the Huddle” fundraiser. Lynn Reins, the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg, explained that the event where Tony Caridi, ‘‘the voice of the Mountaineers,” shares the inside scoop of what to expect from WVU football and basketball this season.
Portsmouth attorney graduates from 2024 Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy
On Thursday, June 20, Portsmouth attorney Jesse Scott was among 26 Ohio attorneys to graduate from the Ohio State Bar Association’s 2024 Leadership Academy. The Ohio Bar Leadership Academy is designed to nurture and prepare lawyers for effective leadership in the association, the legal profession and their communities. The interactive training program takes place across a six-month period in six sessions during which participants interact with bar leaders and other professionals, learning about topics such as civility, ethics and professionalism.
Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority sells three properties at meeting
PARKERSBURG — During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority sold three properties and moved its August meeting from Aug. 27 to Aug. 13 to discuss the sale of another property. There were four properties that were scheduled to be voted on Tuesday night by the URA...
Wood County Board of Education hears update on Summit Success Academy
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education held a number of presentations Tuesday night. Summit Success Academy Dean of Students Tim Bauman spoke to the board about the success the academy has had since its opening three years ago. “Our kids are generally failing everything. They are failing...
Parkersburg officials still mulling change to July 4 activities
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council’s Public Works Committee has voted to send further discussion for July Fourth plans to the Committee of the Whole. They want to form a committee of seven to nine community members, with each council member possibly nominating someone, to further develop the event plans and fundraising efforts.
Parkersburg High School’s Stephen Myers, Dominic Way earn All-American honors
PARKERSBURG — Stephen Myers and Dominic Way, a pair of rising sophomores at Parkersburg High School, added to their trophy cases after recently earning All-American honors at the Fargo Nationals held on the campus of North Dakota State University. Way, who was unable to compete in the Class AAA...
WVU-P’s Riverhawk Farm’s FARMacy provides fresh produce to patients
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This is the first year that West Virginia University at Parkesburg’s Riverhawk Farm has done a program like the FARMacy. The way this works is the doctor with this program prescribes fresh produce to help patients eat healthier. The school’s Director of Agriculture, John Riggs,...
Big Reds baseball teaches fundamentals at youth camp
VIENNA — It was good times all around here Wednesday at Jackson Park during the annual Parkersburg Big Reds youth baseball camp. Participants from throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley converged to the three fields off Rosemar Road for the opening morning of the free two-day event. “Williamstown, Warren, Marietta, Belpre,...
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