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CarFit comes to Washington County for the first time ever
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - CarFit is coming to Washington County for the first time in its existence. CarFit is a program that was created by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. The program’s goals are to help older drivers improve the fit of their vehicles for safety and...
Ohio Mayors Alliance meet in Findlay with goal of making Ohio the best it can be
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Ohio mayors from both parties and every corner of the state gathered in Findlay on Thursday with one goal in mind: to make the state better. Our Bethany Ulrick will tell us how the Ohio Mayors Alliance is doing just that. "What is your community doing...
‘Hollywood Squares’ Host, W. Va. Native Peter Marshall Dies
The West Virginia native who hosted NBC’s “Hollywood Squares” has died. Peter Marshall died in Los Angeles Thursday of kidney failure at age 98, according to the Associated Press. Marshall was born in Clarksburg and grew up in Huntington. The game show ran 5,000 episodes from 1966...
Dr. Abdeen named August Resident of the Month
Huntington, W.Va. – Abdul Muhsen Abdeen, M.D., has been named the August Resident of the Month for the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, announced Paulette S. Wehner, M.D., vice dean for medical education. “Dr. Abdeen makes everyone around him better,” Wehner said. “He will be a...
H.S. Golf and Tennis Roundup: Area teams having success on the links and the courts
Berne Union boys golf: The Rockets placed third out of 14 teams at the Logan Invitational at Hocking Hills Golf Club. The Rockets shot a season-low 338. The top scores for the Rockets were Colton Ratliff's 80, Colt Probasco's 80, Will Bolton's 85, Cameron Brown's 93 and Zach Hartman's 96. Berne Union defeated Amanda Clearcreek 377-400 at Lancaster Golf Club. Top scores for Berne Union were Will Bolton with a 92, Colt Ratliff 96, Colt Probasco 94 and...
How one library is offering a lifeline for queer Ohioans with one of the nation’s only LGBTQ+ specialist roles
Libraries have always served as safe havens for young readers and curious adults, providing an affirming environment that fosters learning, self-expression and community engagement. In an era of escalating library censorship, programs that uplift and center LGBTQ+ voices have become more crucial than ever. Recognizing the importance of libraries in...
Watch: Vance courts voters at campaign stop in Pennsylvania
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump’s vice presidential nominee, is slated to deliver remarks in New Kensington, Pa., Thursday morning. The campaign rally comes a day after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) — Vice President Harris’s running mate — agreed to a debate against Vance on Oct. 1 to be hosted by CBS News. While Vance has not accepted the terms yet, the Ohio senator said he would like to debate him “more than once.”
Farmers' Almanac predicts 'cold, wet and white' winter for Ohio this year. What to know
Get your rain boots and winter coats ready. The Farmers' Almanac predicts a wet and cold "winter whirlwind" this year. The Farmers' Almanac has released its extended forecast for the 2024-25 winter season, and it's looking bleak. According to the report, much of the country should expect "rapid-fire storms" that include rain and snow, with "little downtime in between." ...
ARCH2 award invites a new Appalachian era of extraction, pollution and false promises
On the last day of July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) would receive $30 million to fund phase one activities in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This announcement comes less than a year after the DOE revealed their selections for award negotiations for the Regional “Clean” Hydrogen […]
Should students be drug tested? Many Ohio districts have policies for middle, high school students
Should students be drug tested? Many school districts in Ohio already have drug-testing policies in place for student athletes, typically involving at least one scheduled drug test a year, along with random drug tests throughout the year. Strongsville City School District will be implementing a new policy this year, for...
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