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Fatal crash into former West Virginia Penitentiary leaves one dead, police investigate
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — One person has died following a fatal car crash early Tuesday in Marshall County. Moundsville Police Chief Tom Mitchell confirmed that a driver hit the side of the former West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville. Damage to the property is visible. The motive is unknown, and...
PHOTO GALLERY: 101ST Women’s Ohio State Amateur RD2
Photo gallery from round two of the 101ST Women’s Ohio State Amateur Championship at Belmont Hills Country Club in St. Clairsville, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 23. INSTRUCTIONS: Click any thumbnail to launch the photo viewer. Hover your cursor over a photo in the viewer to display arrows to move between photos. Click (x) to exit the current batch after viewing. Then, use the navigation below the thumbnails to see additional photos in this gallery.
UPDATE BOIL ORDER-WOODROW AVE-7.23.24
Effective 7-23-24 at 9:20 PM, a 48 Hour Boil Order is in effect for the following residents:. On Hutchinson Drive addresses 100 through and including 126 and address 128. On Sunset Drive address 200, and addresses 202 through and including 212. On West Main Street addresses 170 through and including...
Cambridge 'Pill King' Schuyler Oppenheimer Cuffed: Suspected of Cooking Up Counterfeit Drug Empire and Pandemic Loan Scam
A Cambridge man, identified as Schuyler Oppenheimer, has been arrested under allegations concerning the production of over 200 kilograms of counterfeit pills laden with methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as charges related to fraudulent pandemic loan applications. The arrest occurred on July 18, 2024, and the charges were disclosed by the Department of Justice on their official website.
New Philadelphia mayor proposes outdoor drinking area for special events
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 23, 2024) – Mayor Joel Day has a plan to allow outdoor drinking downtown, but only during special events. Residents have debated the DORA – designated outdoor refreshment area – for months. On one side have been business owners and event organizers who say it will boost business. The other side has included recovering alcoholics and family members who say it will set a poor example for kids and encourage bad behavior.
Ohio woman who made 400 fake 911 calls pleads guilty to '911 abuse' contributing to a person's death
An Ohio woman who repeatedly made fake 911 calls has pleaded guilty this month to what prosecutors describe as "911 abuse," resulting in significant disruption to emergency services and indirectly contributing to a person's death.
'Fairy tale relationship': After decades together, husband and wife died hours apart
DUNDEE ‒ Stephen and Sandra Cunningham did everything together. They rode a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to every state in the union except Alaska and Hawaii. They loved to fish and spent many hours on their pontoon boat at Leesville Lake. They enjoyed going to the Yankee Peddler Festival in Canal Fulton. They danced with...
Nationwide Children’s plans to open Close to Home Center on Adair Avenue by late August
COLUMBUS − Nationwide Children’s Hospital is expanding once again, this time into Zanesville with a Close to Home Center at 740 Adair Ave., according to Shaun Coffman, the site director who’s been with Children’s Hospital for 12 years. The remodel of the building on Adair is in progress with the center’s opening expected by the end of August for care to ages birth through 21. ...
Protest at county courthouse scheduled in Chillicothe amid rising tensions with law enforcement
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A protest has been scheduled in Chillicothe as tensions continue to rise between citizens and local law enforcement. Lesha Malone, a community mental health professional and civil rights activist, along with other community members, will hold what they call a “Silent Protest” on the Ross County Courthouse steps on July 28, 2024, at 1:30 PM.
Recent Code Enforcement blitz should initiate long overdue change to West Side
A few words about the City of Athens Code Enforcement’s recent blitz in the West Side neighborhood… I love the West Side. My wife and I have lived off and on in that neighborhood for years. Though we once lived on the East Side with its easy access to Avalanche Pizza and the shops on East State, we prefer the West Side with its unique blend of people from all walks of life, close proximity to Miller’s Chicken, downtown and unique architecture. ...
Chillicothe P.D. daily activity report: July 22, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on Monday, July 22. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. Initial Narrative: I was dispatched to Rally’s on N Bridge St in reference to a welfare check. Case Number: PD-P2403916. Offenses: Possession...
Athens City Code Enforcement goes on blitz by citing 25 West Side properties
Athens City Code Enforcement has been active in recent weeks by issuing 25 citations in the West Side neighborhood that are in violation of City Code. Athens Councilwoman Solveig Spjeldnes, who represents the 1st Ward that includes the West Side, has asked City Hall to do something about a junkyard on Second Street and several other residential locations in the 1st Ward that violate city code but it was a long time coming before any action was taken. ...
Mansfield and Beyond: How Ohio Cities Are Navigating Cannabis Dispensaries
Mansfield City Council recently postponed its vote to repeal existing prohibitions on medical marijuana dispensaries, highlighting a complex and cautious approach. Initially set for a decisive vote, the council decided to delay the measure until their next meeting on August 6. Key Points from the Mansfield Meeting. Vote Delay: The...
Check out these 10 cool events in Columbus and central Ohio this weekend
The Ohio State Fair arrived this week and while it offers a multitude of attractions, it's not the only game in town. However, if you are heading to the fair, it bears mentioning that Founders Day at nearby Ohio Village is Thursday and fairgoers can present their tickets for free admission to join in celebrating the village's 50th anniversary! ...
SpongeBob musical brings colorful fun to Moundsville's Strand Theater this weekend
MOUNDSVILLE, WV — The SpongeBob Musical will take the stage this weekend at the Strand Theater in Moundsville. It will open at 7 p.m. on Friday, and there will be two other shows over the weekend. Those are scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m., and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
Ohio EPA investigating waste discharge into Saw Mill Creek in Canfield
The Ohio EPA is investigating following reports of waste water discharge possibly impacting Saw Mill Creek in Canfield. Material Sciences Corp., a metal treating facility, is believed to have released waste water into a storm drain, impacting a drainage ditch and a portion of the creek, according to the Ohio EPA.
19-year-old University of Toledo student running for Ohio Senate
TOLEDO, Ohio — A new name will be on the ballot this November in the race for Ohio's District 2 Senate seat. In March, at just 18 years old, Paloma De La Fuente secured enough votes to make it on the ballot as a Democrat and challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Theresa Gavarone.
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