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Lima doctor warns of whooping cough
LIMA — A Lima family doctor is urging residents to check their pertussis vaccination status, as health officials are reporting an uptick in whooping cough cases. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms and a cough that can linger for months. The...
More details on man taken to hospital after being thrown from motorcycle
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wood County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday. According to the release, on July 29, the Wood County 911 Center received a call at approximately 3:14 p.m. about a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on the westbound ramp to Rt. 50 from Juliana St.
Jeff Sandy was the recipient of the Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Earlier this month, former Wood County Sheriff and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeff Sandy was awarded the Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion. The medallion was given by the Chapel of Four Chaplains, a national organization founded in honor of four extraordinary men and their acts of supreme sacrifice during World War II.
RNR Tire Express hold back-to-school backpack giveaway
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - RNR Tire Express at their Parkersburg location recently held a backpack giveaway for the back-to-school season coming up. Kyle Finnerty, a sales manager at RNR Tire Express, said this is something RNR has been doing annually. “Something RNR does every year is a backpack drive to...
Harmar Days Festival continues to grow annually
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This weekend, the annual Harmar Days Festival was held as they continue to raise funding for the historic Harmar Bridge. The festival is reported to have raised around $23,000 excluding the raffle which raised an additional $20,000. This money will go towards the historic Harmar Bridge.
Still no action on DeWine’s call for ‘diet weed’ regulation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A call to action from Gov. Mike DeWine nearly seven months ago to regulate delta 8 THC products still has no legislative answer. Delta 8 is a low-level THC product, sometimes known as “diet weed.” Right now, it is completely unregulated, meaning, in part, anyone at any age can buy it. […]
Rite Aid closing 10 more stores in Ohio as total nears 150: Here are the latest locations to shutter
CLEVELAND — The rash of Rite Aid closings in Ohio is continuing. As the pharmacy chain continues to battle its way through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it is also closing more and more stores in the Buckeye State. According to documents filed on July 22 and July 26 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 40 additional stores will be shuttered in Ohio and Michigan. Ten of the 40 locations closing are in Ohio.
Tax-free days for school shopping has begun
By Joseph DiCristofaro The Ironton Tribune Ohio sales tax holiday is growing substantially in duration this year to 10 days began on July 30 and ends on Aug. 8. The event started as an opportunity to save on school-related supplies for the upcoming school year. This year some changes have been made to include more […] The post Tax-free days for school shopping has begun appeared first on The Tribune.
Overnight tornado warnings hit Ohio, National Weather Service looking for tornadoes
A round of strong storms passed through Southwest Ohio late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, causing tornado warnings in several communities. Now, the National Weather Service is looking into storm damage. ...
Drying out tonight; Still sultry
CLEVELAND — A weak cold front will slide east of the area this evening. Showers and storms will slide east as well. The skies should clear out a bit, so partly cloudy should cover it for the overnight forecast. Lows will stay warm & muggy, in the 65 to 70-degree range by sunrise.
Redistricting ballot measure will go before voters in November
Welcome to the Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Redistricting ballot measure will go before voters in November. A closer look at the Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Redistricting ballot measure will go before voters...
How animals at the Ohio State Fair are kept safe
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One of the main attractions at the Ohio State Fair is all the animals, with different showings, pig races and petting zoos for everyone to enjoy. It’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to make sure that every animal is happy and healthy. The work for the […]
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