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Ohio lawmaker introduces bill to stop taxing tips
(The Center Square) – An Ohio lawmaker, federal lawmakers and both presidential candidates want to eliminate taxes on tips, but a nonpartisan tax policy group says the idea could create issues. Rep. Jay Edwards, R-Nelsonville, recently introduced legislation exempting tips and gratuities from state income tax. It has not been sent to a committee, and lawmakers are not expected to return to session until after the November election. Edwards’ plan...
Fluor-BWXT Reaches Work Safe Milestone
(Piketon) – Fluor-BWXT contractors for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant recently reached a milestone of eight million safe work hours without a recordable injury – the first time in the site’s history that this has been achieved. “I am extremely...
Westfall Grabs SVC Boys Golf Match #1
The 2024 SVC Boys Golf season got underway at Crown Hill Golf Course Wednesday with Westfall winning Match #1 with a 163. Piketon was second at 174, Zane Trace 175, Unioto 190, Huntington 203, Southeastern 220, Paint Valley 241, and Adena didn’t have enough players for team score. Piketon’s...
Jackson Township trustees approve changes for housing development
Jackson Township trustees Tuesday meeting ACTION: Held a public hearing for a previously approved planned urban development plan. DISCUSSION: Trustees held a public hearing to see proposed changes to a previously...
Circus Grimaldi visiting Bainbridge for 2 shows Aug. 15
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the captivating Circus Grimaldi arrives in Bainbridge for two incredible performances on Thursday, Aug. 15. The big top will be raised at The Bainbridge Community Center at 113 Dewey St, Bainbridge, with showtimes at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Circus Grimaldi offers a...
Local 9-year-old and her “Hazel’s Heroes” honors veterans and first responders
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) — Hazel’s Heroes visited the Ohio State Highway Patrol in St. Clairsville today. Hazel Koveleskie, a nine-year-old Barnesville girl, created a group that honors local veterans, police officers, and firefighters. They give them “blessing bags” filled with snacks, pens, notepads and treats. Hazel says she got the idea when helping her […]
Hidden report reveals how workers got sick while cleaning up East Palestine derailment site
EAST PALESTINE (AP) — The creeks around East Palestine, Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last year’s disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup. Workers who reported headaches and nausea — while shooting compressed air into the creek bed, which releases chemicals from the sediment and water — were sent back to their […]
CarFit comes to Washington County for the first time ever
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - CarFit is coming to Washington County for the first time in its existence. CarFit is a program that was created by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. The program’s goals are to help older drivers improve the fit of their vehicles for safety and...
Dr. Abdeen named August Resident of the Month
Huntington, W.Va. – Abdul Muhsen Abdeen, M.D., has been named the August Resident of the Month for the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, announced Paulette S. Wehner, M.D., vice dean for medical education. “Dr. Abdeen makes everyone around him better,” Wehner said. “He will be a...
Ohio Mayors Alliance meet in Findlay with goal of making Ohio the best it can be
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Ohio mayors from both parties and every corner of the state gathered in Findlay on Thursday with one goal in mind: to make the state better. Our Bethany Ulrick will tell us how the Ohio Mayors Alliance is doing just that. "What is your community doing...
‘Hollywood Squares’ Host, W. Va. Native Peter Marshall Dies
The West Virginia native who hosted NBC’s “Hollywood Squares” has died. Peter Marshall died in Los Angeles Thursday of kidney failure at age 98, according to the Associated Press. Marshall was born in Clarksburg and grew up in Huntington. The game show ran 5,000 episodes from 1966...
Illinois fugitive arrested in connection with 2 stabbings in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man wanted in connection with two stabbing incidents in Ashland, including one from Wednesday, has been arrested, the Ashland Police Department said Thursday. Police say William Simmons, who’s in his early 30s, was a fugitive from justice from Illinois. He hade been sighted a few...
Joseph Pratt: FLOTSAM! to unlock minds Sept 2
Aug. 13—FLOTSAM! 2023 tour. photo by David Horvitz of the FLOTSAM! 2023 tour. PORTSMOUTH- Planning a tour of the Ohio River, a group of talented performers have set their eyes on Portsmouth during one of the busiest times of the year, with the intention of entertaining and wowing locals with their various skills. Of course, we're talking of the news that has spread like wildfire through social ...
Improvements in the works for Market Square in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WCHS) — Big changes are coming to Market Square in Portsmouth. The Market Square Park Board is raising money to build a park to go along with upgrades the city made to the area. "There's an energy in Downtown Portsmouth right now," board president Michael Raies told...
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