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Getting ready for game day with Glenn’s Sporting Goods
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The first Marshall football game of the season is this Saturday!. Mandy Brumfield from Glenn’s Sporting Goods stopped by First Look at Four to get us ready for opening day. This segment is sponsored content and not a product of WSAZ news. If you are...
Huntington Music and Arts Festival features local talent
Reuniting old bands is part of the allure of the Huntington Music and Arts Festival’s 14th year, said a talent manager involved with the upcoming event. “Getting to see old bands that used to play or people who lived in Huntington coming back after a long time – it’s nice to see them all again,.” said Tyler Cooper, talent manager for WhizzBang Booking and Management.
Funding woes put Big Brothers Big Sisters' matches in jeopardy
After an unexpected funding cut, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio is struggling to fulfill its mission of providing mentoring services to local youths. The $1 million the association has received annually from the state of Ohio for more than a decade has been discontinued. “We found out actually in June that it is not going to be renewed,” said Marvin Whitfield, CEO and president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio. “The million dollars impacted 17 Big Brother/Sisters agencies throughout the state of Ohio,” he said. “So technically, as of June the 30th, we're no longer funded for mentoring.”
Nearly every document the feds file in Ohio’s corruption case incriminates FirstEnergy’s execs. Why aren’t they indicted? Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The U.S. Department of Justice told a federal appeals court Monday that ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder accepted millions of dollars in bribes from FirstEnergy Corp. and deserves every day of his 20-year prison sentence. But the prosecutors didn’t mention the executives who paid the bribes.
Downtown Mount Vernon Honors Knox County’s Veterans with Veterans Day Pole Banners
Mount Vernon, OH – In a heartfelt tribute to Knox County’s service members, Experience Mount Vernon proudly announces the 2024 Veterans Day Pole Banner program. The banners will honor local veterans, celebrating their dedication and sacrifice for our nation. The banners, to be prominently displayed on lamp posts...
“Ohio and WV steelworkers make the best steel in the world,” Ohio senator says during visit in Weirton
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hundreds of steelworkers will be returning to work thanks to a $150 million investment by Cleveland Cliff’s to repurpose their Half Moon warehouse into a transformer facility. A move Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown helped make happen. Brown spent his Thursday afternoon visiting with Cleveland-Cliffs leadership and USW Local 2911 members at […]
Twinsburg High School educator named 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year
TWINSBURG, Ohio – A Twinsburg City Schools educator has been awarded the 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year honor by Ohio’s State Board of Education. Twinsburg High School English teacher Daneé Pinckney received the award during a ceremony on Thursday. Pinckney, 35, was one of four finalists...
Two F-16 Viper Jets to fly over sold out WVU vs Penn State crowd
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The wait is over for Mountaineer fans as West Virginia University (WVU) gears up to face No. 8 Penn State this Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium. The game kicks off at noon and is sold out. According to WVU, fans are encouraged to check the “Stripe the Stadium” chart to coordinate […]
West Virginia man, “Quick,” wanted by U.S. Marshals and Homeland Security, updated to major case; Considered armed and dangerous
U.S. Marshals say Bailey is evading apprehension. Marshals say they have increased the reward for his capture to $10,000. They also have updated the case to a major case.
SOJMC alumnus reflects on path to publication at book signing
Jerry Tipton, retired sports journalist and author, visited Marshall University on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for a book signing in the campus bookstore. Tipton is a Marshall Alumni and member of the United States Basketball Writers Hall of Fame, Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame and Marshall University Journalism Hall of Fame.
Ohio regulators: Marijuana sellers can't give out food from ice cream truck
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off limits for marijuana businesses in Ohio, according to state regulators. So is an online promotion saying, “Can you take me higher?” Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control has proposed fines totaling $212,000 against five businesses for violating the state’s advertising rules for marijuana sellers, the Akron Beacon Journal reported Thursday. Most of the fines involved promotions this summer ahead of the Aug. 6 beginning of recreational marijuana sales in the state. Some of the violations involved using signs that were too large or not approved by the state.
5 separate lottery tickets hit jackpot in Ohio Lottery's Rolling Cash 5: See where all the winning tickets were sold
CLEVELAND — It was a lucky night for five people after the Ohio Lottery says they hit the Rolling Cash 5 jackpot by matching all the numbers in Monday’s drawing. The Ohio Lottery says the five winners will take home $26,000 each after getting their share of the $130,000 jackpot.
Man threatens to murder bank employees in West Virginia
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On a fateful Saturday morning in Cabell County, West Virginia, a concerning incident unfolded at The Huntington National Bank‘s Barboursville branch. At approximately 8:40 AM on August 10, 2024, a law enforcement officer responded to a threat complaint at the bank’s location on US Route 60. The officer spoke with bank […]
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 55): Midland hope to continue success under new head coach
ONA, W.Va. (WCHS) — Cabell Midland had quite the run with Luke Salmons guiding the school's football program, which included two championship game appearances, but the Knights are now under new leadership for the 2024 season. John Ashworth enters his first year as Cabell Midland's head coach after working...
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