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Steady 'summer surge' sees Ohio COVID cases nearly triple in July
Ohio's "summer surge" of COVID-19 cases continues to be strong, as numbers creep into a weekly average of well over 5,000 cases across the state. The KP.3.1.1 variant is currently the dominant variant in the United States, with the FLiRT KP.3 variant and the LB.1 variant not far behind. There is no evidence to...
Psaki says ‘voters’ and ‘American public can sniff inauthenticity’ in rebuke of JD Vance
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday that “voters” and “the American public can sniff inauthenticity” in Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (Ohio). “I think, in politics — as we all know, we’ve all been around it a long time — voters...
Ohio COVID-19 cases up for 10th straight week: coronavirus update for Thursday, Aug. 8
CLEVELAND, Ohio – For the 10th consecutive week, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio worsened, rising from 5,962 last week to 6,660 this week, the state reported Thursday. Cases moved steadily downward in the spring but have been on an upward swing since early June. Thursday’s report...
Unsolved Ohio: Father of seven missing for five years
In 2019, Dennis “Danny” Fout called his mother asking if she could pick him up in Hilliard, marking the last time anyone heard from the father of seven. Five years later, his family is searching for answers as his sister says there's been “no trace” of him since.
Cabela’s celebrates 20 years at the Highlands with community event
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Cabela’s will be celebrating 20 years at the Highlands this Saturday. To commemorate the store as well as its contribution to the Highland’s growth, the community is invited to take part in an event filled with food trucks, music, and more. Going back 20 years, the Highlands that we […]
Inmate files wrongful death suit over son’s fatal 2020 motorcycle crash
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (August 9, 2024) – The father of a man killed in a motorcycle crash in 2020 is seeking $2.5 million in a wrongful death suit against the city of Dover, Tuscarawas County and the owner of the property where the crash took place. The father, Fred...
Ohio woman allegedly refuses to get out of vehicle, gets window smashed by baton, starts a chase and gets arrested
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A Caldwell, Ohio, woman is behind bars after attempting to flee from a traffic stop in the early hours of August 3. According to officials, Deputies with the Noble County Sherriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white SUV for a moving violation and an obstructed license […]
Dover man going to prison for striking an individual in the head with a hammer 5 times
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ A Dover man has been sentenced to four to six years in prison for attacking another man with a hammer on Feb. 20. Kenton L George, 47, of 330 W. Slingluff Ave., Dover, was sentenced Friday in Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court by Judge Michael Ernest. More on Kenton George...
EDISON VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH LEAH EFT
RICHMOND OH- The Wildcats are in the house! Edison volleyball is gearing up for another exciting season in the gym. This Wildcats team has a perfect mix of veteran leadership, and young hungry talent. Most freshman come into a program timid and uneasy, at least to start, but the freshman in Edison volleyball have wasted no time making their presence felt. They compete hard for a job on the floor, and who knows? You might just see younger faces than expected in Edison’s lineup. That being said, the Wildcats have no shortage of leadership. They’ll need it with the tough teams that spring up on their schedule, Edison isn’t shying away from anyone.
Alexander will not put a levy on the November ballot as its financial outlook improves slightly
ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After two consecutive electoral defeats, the income tax levy to fund Alexander Local School District will not appear on the ballot in November. The Alexander school board voted 3-2 in a June 26 meeting not to file the levy. The decision followed electoral...
Parma pizza lovers rejoice: Cherished institution planning new Original Antonio’s Pizzeria
PARMA, Ohio -- The death in June of Grace Loschiavo, who started Antonio’s Pizza in 1967 with her husband, Tony, left many grieving. Not only did Parma lose a respected community business leader, but the iconic Antonio’s Pizza at The Shoppes at Parma closed its doors for good.
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