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Full kennels mean big savings at local shelter hoping to adopt out pets
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — At the Ohio County Animal Shelter, there’s no room at the inn. Every cage is occupied by a dog, cat, or kitten. So, for now, they can no longer accept any animals being surrendered by their owners. This is good news for anyone thinking about adopting a new pet. There […]
Rite Aid closure leaves one pharmacy in Harrison County
CADIZ, Ohio (WTRF) — It’s a county of more than 14,000, all of whom will soon have only one place to pick up a prescription. The Cadiz Rite Aid will be closing in months, leaving a hometown pharmacy as Harrison County’s only medication dispensary. Just about all Rite Aid locations in Ohio are going out […]
Grand opening set for mental health center for residents of East Palestine
A mental health center aimed at helping residence impacted by the toxic train derailment is set to open next week. The East Palestine Resiliency Center, located on State Route 14 in Unity Township is set to open July 15 with an event welcoming the community to tour the facility. The...
Your One-Stop Shop for Spectacular Fireworks Displays is in Ohio
BELLAIRE, Ohio (WTRF) — Now, if you’re hoping to put on a spectacular fireworks show or just looking for some last-minute novelty items, Ohio Fireworks has you covered. Located just outside of Bellaire on Route 214, it’s been owned and operated by the Persuitti family for nearly a century. That’s eighteen generations of knowledge and […]
Ohio crews battle flames as garage fire leaves building total loss
SHADYSIDE, Ohio (WTRF) — Crews battled a garage fire in Shadyside on Tuesday night in Shadyside. The garage on Jamison Avenue is a total loss. OR&W fire district responded and received mutual aid from Bellaire FD, and Neffs emergency squad. Stay with 7News for updates.
Shadyside Apple Store to move to new, nearby location
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Apple Store in Shadyside is moving but it's not going very far. Right now, the store is located in the 5500 block of Walnut Street but soon they'll be taking over the former site of the Gap just down the street in the 5400 block. Over the past couple of years, Walnut Street has seen several changes, including the closing of the Gap. Earlier this year, the closure was announced as part of a nationwide closure of several Gap and Banana Republic stores with the company citing more online demand. In October 2020, the retailer, which also owns Athleta, announced...
News of public records: Muskingum County real estate transfers
June 17 823 Lorrine Wilson to Hughie Evilsizer and Jessica Lowe, 4470 Coopermill Road, Zanesville, $110,000 824 Kent and Tanner Whetstone to Benjamin and Jessica Lowe, 7535 Old Town Road, Mount Perry, $274,500 ...
Greenfield pharmacy robbery possibly linked to others, officials said
GREENFIELD, Ohio — Following the recent robbery at a Rite Aid pharmacy in Greenfield, authorities are investigating a potential connection to a series of similar incidents across the state. Before the Greenfield robbery, another Rite Aid pharmacy fell victim to a robbery in Ada, Ohio, raising suspicions of a...
Adena Health does not meet standards of top healthcare accreditation group
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — A hospital system in Chillicothe that was the subject of several reports by NBC4 Investigates, has been notified that it does not meet the standards of a top healthcare accreditation organization. The National Committee for Quality Assurance has denied Adena Health’s accreditation in credentialing. NCQA is a non-profit organization that bills […]
Federal judge asked to consider objections to Norfolk Southern settlement deadline
People who want more time to consider Norfolk Southern’s $600 million derailment settlement offer have filed objections in federal court. Residents who lived within 20 miles of the February 3, 2023, fiery derailment in East Palestine had until Monday to notify attorneys involved in a lawsuit if they wanted to opt-out of the settlement and pursue their own legal path.
Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic turns 75 with 8-day horse show in Bainbridge
The 5,000-year-old relationship between humans and their horses is thoroughly embedded in Northeast Ohio, where Waite Hill once had more horses than people, Hunting Valley took its name from mounted fox hunts taking place there and the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club has been active since 1908 in Gates Mills. Now...
International Intern Helping in Chillicothe Government
Chillicothe — In the last council session, the city auditor introduced an intern in her office whose job is paid for by a regional planning commission, is a student in Athens, Ohio, and hails from an African nation. Krystal Spetnagel explained that the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has paid...
Annual Biasi-Shuma 5K set to surpass last year's turnout and fundraising
TORONTO, Ohio — The annual Biasi-Shuma Memorial 5K Run/Walk will take place Saturday in front of Clarke Hinkle Field in Toronto. So far 216 people have pre-registered, making this larger than last year’s race, which raised around $20,000. Race namesakes Mike Shuma and Gino Biasi experienced heart issues...
Worthington teen advocates for AED bill awaiting Ohio governor's signature
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WSYX) — A bill that will soon be on Gov. Mike DeWine's desk for a signature would require AEDs in all Ohio public and charter schools and recreational facilities. Canen Dickman, an incoming sophomore at Worthington Kilbourne High School, said an AED saved his life. On July...
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