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LaRose refers alleged election violations for prosecutions
(The Center Square) – A company that canvassed Ohio to register voters could face criminal charges for submitting fraudulent registration forms. Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Monday he has referred evidence of suspected election law violations to 20 county prosecutors around the state. “We take every allegation of wrongdoing in our elections seriously, whether it’s a fake signature on a petition, a fraudulent voter registration form or a stolen...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 18): Nate Mettler takes over the reins at Gallia Academy
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WCHS) — Nate Mettler takes over a Blue Devil program that won a playoff game in Ohio's Division 4 last year under Kole Carter. "We lost a lot of it to the senior class very talented senior class," Mettler said. "We're bringing back a large sophomore junior class, a very talented group I would say, but we're also very young. There comes difficulties and challenges along with that as well."
Athletics updates given at Greenfield schools board meeting; students recognized for perfect scores on state tests
Greenfield’s school board met in regular session Aug. 12 and included in that meeting were updates from the athletic director regarding fall sports, division changes and ticket prices. At a board meeting earlier this year, athletic director Tim Bolender provided information on the proposed tournament division expansion of OHSAA...
Highland Health Providers welcomes Lisa Jacobs, Nurse Practitioner, to Lynchburg Medical Center
Highland Health Providers is pleased to announce that Lisa Jacobs, Nurse Practitioner, will be joining Lynchburg Medical Center full time for family practice. Jacobs graduated as a Rural Family Nurse Practitioner from Eastern Kentucky University in 2021. She has spent the last few years serving Highland County patients and looks forward to her transition to Lynchburg.
Keeping mosquitoes at bay during warmer months
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - If you’re one of those people who get eaten alive by mosquitoes when you step outside in the summer, you may have wondered why. Some people get peppered with bites, while others go untouched. A telltale sign of a summer night, coming inside to find...
Interns Encounter Unique Experiences With Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office
PADUCAH, Ky. — Internship programs at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management’s (EM) Portsmouth, Paducah, and Lexington sites began a new, collaborative effort this summer aimed at enhancing knowledge-sharing and professional development. This year, the OnePPPO Internship initiative began with the formation of working...
Residents voice concerns over AEP's proposed rate hikes at public hearing
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — Community members came out on Monday to voice their concerns regarding American Electric Power's proposed price hikes at a public hearing. The proposed rate case at this meeting was regarding AEP asking for $20.4 million to expand its net energy costs beginning Sept. 1. However,...
Authorities searching for burglary suspects in Rowan County
ROWAN CO., Ky. (WKYT) - The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says they got quick answers about a burglary when they posted surveillance footage on Facebook. One of the three potential burglary suspects has been identified as of Monday afternoon, with the post being made Monday morning. “With that advancement,...
Man accused of robbing Huntington tobacco store arrested
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man is accused of robbing a tobacco store in Huntington on Saturday night, police said. Charles Farley, 35, is charged with robbery in an incident at Stogies on Washington Avenue about 10:30 p.m., according to a criminal complaint filed in Cabell County Magistrate Court.
What are the rules for when to stop for a school bus in Ohio?
With school beginning for many central Ohio districts this week and next, thousands of schoolchildren will be out along the road, waiting for their buses. That means drivers need to be aware of when they are required to stop for school buses when they see those amber and red lights on the road. ...
FirstEnergy makes $20 million deal with AG Dave Yost’s office to avoid HB6 prosecution, drop company from civil lawsuits
COLUMBUS, Ohio—FirstEnergy will avoid state criminal prosecution over its starring role in the House Bill 6 bribery scandal in exchange for paying $20 million, under a deal quietly signed Monday with Attorney General Dave Yost’s office. The agreement, which follows a similar $230 million fine paid in 2021...
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