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Ohio’s newest country music festival’s in full swing on day 2
GEURNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — It’s a big party in a small town. Friday is day two of the first-ever Old Washington Music Festival. Fans from as far away as New York, Maine, and Canada have made their way to the Guernsey County Fairgrounds for three days with some of the country’s top performers. Opening […]
7News Reporters take part in a sweet fundraising event
BELMONT COUNTY, O.H. (WTRF) — Businesses and organizations throughout the Ohio Valley went head-to-head in a three-day fundraising event. Celebrity Scoopers, an event put on by the United Way, had volunteers serve ice cream at Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream while members of the community tipped who they thought was best. 7 news reporters […]
Local school librarian nominated as finalist for 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Marshall County School employee is gaining state-wide recognition for her exceptional role in serving two elementary schools. Nicole McCulley is among five finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year. She serves as Center McMechen and Glen Dale Elementary School’s librarian. Her peers recognized McCulley’s dedication […]
News of public record: Guernsey County marriage licenses, divorces, dissolutions
The following individuals applied for marriage licenses in June: Sarah Elizabeth-Ann O'Connor and Derek Lee Rossiter Tiffany Ann Milligan and Austin James Hockenberry Katie Nicole Phillips and Leslie Alexander McGonigle, Sr. ...
Prosecutor: Grand jury will consider case against suspects arrested during hotel drug bust
CAMBRIDGE − Guernsey County Prosecutor Lindsey Angler said suspects arrested during a July 10 drug bust at a local hotel that yielded drugs and suspected counterfeit checks and cash are now awaiting a grand jury for possible indictment on multiple charges. “We can’t give anything else right now,” said Angler, who noted the case was still considered an ongoing investigation. ...
Ohio man facing trafficking and possession charges after meth found in Ohio Valley Drug drug bust
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — An investigation into a suspected drug activity at a Park Street residence resulted in one arrested Friday morning. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on Park Street, where Jerry Tillman, 67, was arrested without incident. Officials say Tillman is charged […]
Johnathan Roberts brings history to life at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
CHILLICOTHE - Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (HCNHP) in Chillicothe, draws visitors eager to learn about its ancient mounds and earthen enclosures and is now even recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. For Ohio University Chillicothe senior Johnathan Roberts, the park is more than an archaeological site; it's a dynamic classroom where...
Dover reaches settlement with property owner near bridge project
DOVER (WJER) (July 19, 2024) – The city and a homeowner have finally agreed to a settlement involving a bridge reconstruction project that has been on hold for years. City officials have been discussing replacing the low-level bridge over East 20th Street near Dover Middle School since before ODOT awarded a $602,000 grant for the project in 2020. Three neighboring property owners reached eminent domain agreements with the city for small portions of their property, but a fourth has been holding out. The ensuing court case has been ongoing since 2022.
Uhrichsville Discusses Feral Cat Population
What to do about stray cats is a situation that many communities talk about, and that discussion is back in the city of Uhrichsville. Resident Chuck Marty brought the issue to council with members echoing his frustrations over feral felines and them destroying property and yards. Marty proposed for council...
Hillsboro Rent-2-Own to give away freezer full of groceries
The Rent-2-Own store in Hillsboro is giving away a freezer full of groceries to the person who comes closest to guessing its cost. Entries can be submitted on Facebook, at the store or by calling 937-393-5606. The winner will be announced on Monday, July 22. “We’re a family-owned business here,...
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