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Pittsburgh woman arrested in Ohio after not returning 4 children to legal guardian
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A Beaver Falls woman was taken into custody in Ohio for failing to return her children to their legal guardian. According to Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus, 33-year-old Ailah Jones is the biological mother of four children, ages 5 to 11 years old and those kids have been in the custody of a legal guardian for over a year. Also, the guardian has complete authority over custody and had arranged for Jones to visit with the children under the agreement she would return them at 4:30 p.m. on June 15. Jones ultimately did not return the children and hours...
Wendy’s Takes Aim at McDonald’s with Clever Billboards in Ohio
CAMBRIDGE, OH – Wendy’s has made another bold marketing move in its home state of Ohio, placing eye-catching billboards directly above a McDonald’s location. Known for their edgy social media presence, Wendy’s has taken their competitive spirit to new heights, literally. The first billboard, spotted by...
Voter accuracy program going statewide in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A pilot program targeting the accuracy of voter rolls in Ohio is now going statewide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced a new voter data integrity program that began in six counties and is now going statewide. The program uses county-specific digital dashboards to help identify voter registration discrepancies. “These data […]
Hey, Muskingum County: Here's what you need to know to start your week
ZANESVILLE − Larkin Spencer, a student at Bishop Rosecrans High School, has been selected as a national youth correspondent to attend the Washington Journalism and Media Conference July 7 to 12 at George Mason University. She was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest in excellence in journalism and media and media studies. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and hear from a variety of speakers in the journalism field.
3,850 Zanesville soldiers served with honor in the Civil War; 83 died
In "Y Bridge City," according to local historian Norris F. Schneider, 3,850 men from Muskingum County served in the Army or Navy during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Of those, 596 died from either wounds or disease with 83 being residents of Zanesville. The Times Recorder's book, "Zanesville: 200 Years," stated: “George...
New wine trail traverses Coshocton, Muskingum and Guernsey counties
COSHOCTON − Coshocton County is offering yet another opportunity for locals and tourists alike to experience what makes Appalachia great with the inaugural Wild About Wine Trail with stops in Muskingum, Guernsey and Coshocton counties. Mindy Brems, executive director of the Coshocton Visitors Bureau, said this is a natural extension of the Three Rivers Wine Trail the agency has touted for years. She said the new wine trail features discounts on room rates and specials at locations...
'A big difference in our lives:' Reliable broadband comes to rural Tuscarawas County
With the help of federal dollars, Spectrum has expanded broadband to households in southern Tuscarawas County. In the past, some residents had to sit in their driveway or drive to the top of a hill to talk on their cellphones. Rural residents say they now get to live like people...
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for the $162 million jackpot on July 5, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $162 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 5, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Local company celebrates 40-year milestone
LOGAN — Carborundum Grinding Wheel Company celebrated their 40 year anniversary under the Marchetti legacy with the launch of a newly updated website and a company picnic for employees and their families on June 28. A staple manufacturing business dedicated to the production of high-quality resin bonded grinding wheels in Logan, Ohio since their onset in 1956 by The Carborundum Company, under Bill Marchetti’s ownership since 1984 as Carborundum Grinding Wheel Company, and now, under the leadership of Alexandra Marchetti in 2023, the company is...
Coshocton County and other governments see higher insurance costs due to weight loss drugs
COSHOCTON − Doctors prescribing drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes for weight loss not related to the disease is impacting insurance costs for governments across the country. To help cut costs, some state, county and city governments are no longer approving such medications when used for weight loss. This includes Ozempic, Wegovy, Jardiance, Trulicity and Saxenda, among others. ...
Amvets Post 1788 present All-American Parade and Picnic
MARIETTA, OH (WTAP) - The people of Washington County, alongside many veterans organizations in the county, came out for the All-American Parade and Picnic. The parade started at 4th street and ended all the way at armory on Front Street. The parade had baton twirlers, jeeps, tractors, and a variety of veteran organizations be involved in the proceedings.
Vienna Police arrest man who absconded from custody
VIENNA — A Raleigh County man accused of absconding from custody while attending a church service in Parkersburg was apprehended Friday afternoon in Vienna. Gregory Dale Stewart, 61, was an inmate at the Parkersburg Correctional Center, serving a sentence of 10-20 years on two counts of breaking and entering. He received a pass to attend the Cross Church on Market Street and was last seen there at 11:55 a.m. June 30.
Vienna Freedom Festival begins second weekend of festivities
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Friends of Vienna Freedom Festival is taking place at Spencer’s Landing for its second weekend of festivities. The event will continue until 11 o’clock on Friday and go from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. Friday’s festivities included food trucks, carnival rides...
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