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New local business invites community out for free fun
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — A new local organization in the Ohio Valley decided to announce its new headquarters location by inviting everyone out for a day filled with free fun. Rich Investments Group recently opened its new location at 48000 National Rd. in St. Clairsville and on Saturday they welcomed the entire community out […]
In a year of record-breaking tornado storms, scientists are trying to determine if the trend is here to stay
“Supercharged” tornado events. New storm tracking tech. Climate change. There's a lot that goes into figuring out weather patterns. Scientists want to understand what's happening — and what it will mean for West Virginia. In a year of record-breaking tornado storms, scientists are trying to determine if the trend is here to stay appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Last day of 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s the last day of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, and that means all the fun is winding down. Some vendors like DJ Hale, the co-owner of Sweet as Hale Freeze Dried Treats out of Catlettsburg, wish the week wasn’t over. “It’s amazing here honestly....
A warm start to next week along with the chance for showers
Sunday evening should start off with most temps in the 80s/70s under partly cloudy skies. A few rogue southern showers can’t be ruled out as the move through the next couple of hours. Once the sun sets, the rest of the overnight will see a few clouds and temps dropping into the 60s under a […]
Fur Kids for Seniors brings joy to care residents
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - At least once or twice a month, Justin Riser, alongside his son Braydon, visit care centers with their dogs as a way to comfort the residents. The group, Fur Kids for Seniors, recently visited the Ohio Valley Health Care Center in Parkersburg. The goal of the group is to bring smiles for the residents living in the care faculties.
'Super load' expected to pass through southern Ohio counties on its way to New Albany
Ohio (WCHS) — A super load is set to make their way through southern Ohio counties starting Monday on a trip that will span over a week, officials say. The load will be on the road for over nine days as it travels from a dock near Manchester in Adams County, passing through Scioto County as it makes its way to New Albany in Licking County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Former Martin County man fatally shot in Lenore, police investigating
LENORE, W.Va. — A former Martin County, Kentucky, resident was fatally shot early Friday morning at a residence in Lenore, West Virginia, authorities said. The victim, Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit, West Virginia, was pronounced dead after the shooting, according to the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). The alleged...
Goodwin says 2024 Regatta had largest single-night crowd in 3-year return
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said with all of the hard work it takes in putting the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta on every year once again seemed to truly pay off as she watched thousands gather into the city for what appeared to be yet another phenomenal year.
Slow burn — Ohio recreational marijuana dispensaries on way to sales
More than 100 dispensaries in Ohio are on their way to selling recreational marijuana. The Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries so they can sell both medically and recreationally once they receive final approval. Of the 110, Northeast Ohio has 36. Southwest Ohio has 29, and Central Ohio has 18. […] The post Slow burn — Ohio recreational marijuana dispensaries on way to sales appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Pennsylvania congressman seeks probe of Norfolk Southern’s actions after East Palestine derailment
WASHINGTON - A Western Pennsylvania congressman wants the U.S. Justice Department to investigate whether Norfolk Southern intentionally provided misleading information after its train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, leading to what appeared to be an unnecessary release and burn of vinyl chloride. U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Aspinwall, made the request...
Fake Botox, knock-off Ozempic seized by border protection officers in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It's 1 a.m. at the Port of Cincinnati, prime time for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency. According to CBP officers, shipments of fake medication and merchandise fly into the busy air freight hub every single day. Those officers' jobs are to catch those dangerous and sometimes deadly knockoffs before they hit the streets.
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