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Long COVID-19 risk has decreased, thanks to vaccines, recent study suggests
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The risk of contracting long COVID-19 has decreased over time, most likely because of vaccination, a recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests. “We had a hunch that things have changed during the pandemic after the initial couple years, which...
Ohio contractor sued for scamming local storm damage victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Columbus storm-chasing contractor accused of scamming local homeowners who are recovering from storm damages. The lawsuit alleges Liberty Restoration and its owner, Josh Basinger of Hilliard, violated portions of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and Home Solicitation Sales Act. This is not […]
Lawsuit over Ohio's 'broken' background check system settled with plan for improvements
After nearly four years, a lawsuit filed by two Ohio cities over the state’s criminal background check system used by gun sellers, employers and others has been settled. It’s the first lawsuit in the country over an insufficient background check system, which is a problem in other states too.
‘If they wanted to fix it, they could’: State lawmakers could help residents struggling with rising property taxes – but likely won’t
Cuyahoga County homeowners who have exhausted local tax relief options have another place to direct their attention: Columbus. For weeks, county officials have blamed state lawmakers for failing to pass laws that would lessen the impact of rising property values on vulnerable residents. Over the last year, state lawmakers have...
Ohio Democrats rally behind Vice President Harris at the DNC
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Less than three months until this November’s election and the Democratic National Convention has officially kicked off. “Since we changed candidates, it’s been unbelievable,” Ohio delegate Sen. Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) said. “Democrats are coming together, they’re fired up.” The DNC is being held in Chicago this week, and Democrats said they […]
Marshall County Schools Celebrate First Day of School
Moundsville, W.Va. (WTRF) Teachers and students in Marshall County went back to school today as the 2024-2025 school year gets underway. It was an exciting first day back at Washington Lands Elementary school, as the years long renovation project has been completed. There is a brand-new gymnasium that was added to the building, which has […]
Belmont County Heritage Museum unveils Native American exhibit
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Belmont County Heritage Museum in St. Clairsville is preparing for a new exhibit. It's a partnership with the Great Circle Alliance, which focuses on the history and connection between Native Americans and Ohio's rich cultural heritage. The exhibit is titled "Mounds, Moon and Stars:...
New pilot program for economic development launching in Marshall County
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Marshall County Commission entered a 3-year commitment with the company Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Experts, known as E3, to help develop economic partnerships across the region. A team of experts with E3 has started gathering data and interviewing businesses across the county to identify what assistance is needed to create an […]
Pleasants County man facing multiple drug charges
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man in Pleasants County faces several drug charges. On Friday, Aug. 16, Osric Armand Malone-prioleau was arrested on three counts of possession of a controlled substance. On Saturday, Malone-prioleau was retaken into custody by the Wetzel County Sheriff’s Office and the Paden City Police Department...
West Virginia Democrats want Governor Jim Justice to drop out of Senate race
The West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin called on Governor Jim Justice to withdraw from the race for the United States Senate following a news story of alleged of financial misconduct that has left hundreds of workers and their families at risk of losing their healthcare coverage.
Chillicothe native Jerry Salley inducted into the Ohio Country Music Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn – With nearly 600 songs and countless hits across multiple genres to his credit, Jerry Salley has enjoyed quite an impressive career over the last 40 years. The release of "The Songwriter" earlier this year was something of an anomaly in Nashville where multiple songsmiths can be found all hours of the day and night huddled together in office corners, studios, and coffee shops crafting what they hope to be the next mega-hit. But...
Improving Bobcats Lose Soccer Match at St. C
ST.CLAIRSVILLE — The Cambridge High School boys’ soccer team improved over its opening night performance, but still dropped a 3-0 match to St. Clairsville in Buckeye 8 action at St. Clairsville on Tuesday night. “The boys played a lot better tonight,” Cambridge coach JR Fox said. “We were...
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