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Fiddlers unite at Ohio contest to keep music tradition alive
As the sun set on a horse farm in eastern Ohio’s Columbiana County, Kerry Varble tuned her fiddle in front of a piano decorated with blue ribbons and trophies. She plays the fiddle competitively at contests all over the country, from Texas to Tennessee. But on this recent evening, she was preparing for a competition closer to home: the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest.
Killed in World War II, Army Technician Harold Pittis accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced recently that U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade (Tech5) Harold D. Pittis, 21, of Freeport, Ohio, killed during World War II, was accounted for.
Mike Fruth starts scholarships at Ohio Northern University for Pharmacy students
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. –The recent Fruth Pharmacy Annual Golf Event had a special reason to celebrate this year. The event now in its 33rd year, was held at The Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Hurricane, West Virginia on August 5th. The Fruth Scholarship Program announced the start of another Scholarship to help pharmacy students at Ohio Northern University. The scholarship will provide two $1000. Awards each years and is being funded by Mike Fruth, a pharmacy graduate of Ohio Northen University. Beau Slater, Director of Development for Ohio Northern University was present at the golf event to kick off the announcement of the Mike Fruth Polar Bear Pharmacy Scholarship.
Man gets second DUI after crashing ATV
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man gets his second DUI after crashing ATV, and deputies find up to 10 beer cans scattered across the road. On Monday, August 12, 2024, at around 9:28 PM, Deputy Hicks was sent to 30827 Pond Fork Road in Bim regarding a possible motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, he […]
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 22): New coach a 'Games' changer in Vinton County
McARTHUR, Ohio (WCHS) — You could say it is a "Games" changer for this Southeastern Ohio school as long-time assistant Marcus Games replaces T.J. Carper who left to become the head coach at Zanesville High School. "I've been coaching here at Vinton County 20 some years," Games said. "I've...
Ohio Ballot Board OKs language for redistricting issue; backers plan to challenge it
The Ohio Ballot Board voted 3 to 2 on Friday to certify ballot language for a redistricting amendment to the Ohio Constitution on the November ballot. Supporters of the issue plan to challenge the wording saying it will deceive voters. The board is a five-member panel including the Ohio secretary of state, two...
CJN wins 13 awards; Brett best columnist, in Ohio APME contest
The Cleveland Jewish News won 13 awards, including five first places, enroute to being named the second best newspaper in the state in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors annual newspaper competition. The awards were announced July 21 at an awards reception at Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center in...
Kroger, Albertsons merger pushed by Ohio attorney general
(The Center Square) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is pushing the federal government to allow a planned merger between two of the nation’s largest grocery store chains. Kroger, based in Cincinnati, announced plans to buy Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons in October 2022 for $24.6 billion. If allowed to go through, the merger would create a company with nearly 5,000 stories and 700,000 employees. Last month, the two announced plans to...
Debate continues on Ohio’s heartbeat act which would ban abortion after six weeks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The debate about whether part of the state’s Heartbeat Act, which bans abortion after six weeks, can go into effect is still underway. Back in 2022, when Roe V Wade was overturned, Ohio’s heartbeat act went into effect — banning abortions after six weeks. It was quickly taken to court and […]
Rain returns to end the week in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – It has been a hot and dry week so far in the Appalachia, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict big changes in the forecast will move in early Friday morning. A warm front will pass through early tomorrow morning bringing in widespread chances for scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Several other fronts will follow […]
Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development
People from Summersville to Richwood said they would like to see political candidates support the development of schools, housing and activity centers in their county. Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Eastern Kentucky Braces for Weekend Thunderstorms and Cooler Temperatures
Jackson, KY – Eastern Kentucky residents should prepare for a shift in weather this weekend as thunderstorms and showers are set to move into the region. High temperatures in the 80s are expected today, marking the last day of warm, dry weather before an approaching cold front disrupts the area.
Northeast Ohio road construction: New detours and delays keep popping up
CLEVELAND, Ohio — We’re well into the road construction season in Northeast Ohio but there are still new detours and delays popping up on area roadways. The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its latest list of new impacts the region’s drivers can expect over the next few weeks.
Woman hits $2 million prize on Ohio Lottery scratch-off game: Here's where she bought the winning ticket
LORAIN, Ohio — We have a big lottery winner in Northeast Ohio as Mary Caudill of Lorain recently hit the top prize worth $2 million on the Maximum Millions scratch-off ticket. The Ohio Lottery says Caudill won the annuity prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years, which totals...
GOP picks Linton to run for commission seat he was re-appointed to
LOGAN — Following last week's re-appointment to office, the Hocking County Republican Party voted Tuesday evening to solidify Michael Linton's position as county commissioner. The vote was without much drama or discussion. Party chair Mike Harris called Linton's appointment a "99% likelihood" last week, and the result followed suit. What was a matter of more uncertainty was whom the party would nominate for the unexpired term of resigning commissioner Jessica...
Man charged with meth dealing wants charges dropped based on long wait for trial
LOGAN — In the criminal case of a Cincinnati man who allegedly had two pounds of methamphetamine in his car when he was stopped in Hocking County, there has reportedly been some difficulty in getting the suspected drug tested to see if it’s actually meth. Now, according to a motion filed by the defense attorney for James Toran, delays in getting test results have kept Toran in jail awaiting trial for longer than state law allows, and the entire case against him should be dismissed on speedy trial grounds. ...
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