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Ironton hiker missing for two weeks found alive
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ)- A man from Ironton, Ohio, who was reported missing after a trip to the Red River Gorge area, was found on Saturday by the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team. Scott Hern was found alive but in need of medical attention, according to first responders. After...
Ohio man returns to Inkcarceration after heart attack at last year’s festival
MANSFIELD — Ronnie Beaird nearly lost his life at last year’s Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival at the historic Ohio State Reformatory. Beaird and his wife, Christy, traveled about two hours from their home in Cadiz last year to attend the three-day festival for the first time. Around...
Ohio man facing trafficking and possession charges after meth found in Ohio Valley Drug drug bust
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — An investigation into a suspected drug activity at a Park Street residence resulted in one arrested Friday morning. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on Park Street, where Jerry Tillman, 67, was arrested without incident. Officials say Tillman is charged […]
Police departments in Northeast Ohio taking new approach in dealing with mental health cases
AKRON, Ohio — Authorities said the woman who was shot and killed by the Medina County Sheriff on Wednesday had extensive mental health issues. Police said 37-year-old Victoria Carter was carrying a replica gun and a knife when she charged at Sheriff Terry Grice and Deputy Doug Clinage outside of the Medina County Sheriff's Office.
Severe shortage of rainfall brings drought conditions to southeast Ohio’s usually wet summer
Athens, Ohio (WOUB) — It’s been a hot and humid summer, the perfect ingredients for rain. So, where has all the rain gone?. June is usually the rainiest month in southeast Ohio with July not trailing much behind. But this June, Athens saw just 1.13 inches of rain,...
Enbridge Gas experiencing tech outage
Jul. 19—LIMA — Enbridge Gas Ohio, formerly Dominion East Ohio, is currently experiencing technical difficulties due to a large-scale technology outage affecting multiple systems worldwide, according to a release from the company. Should a natural gas-related emergency arise, Enbridge is advising gas utility customers to call 911 if their call to the company's customer service line go ...
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
Turnpike event serves as venue to raise awareness of human trafficking
Along the Ohio Turnpike, outside the Glacier Hills Service Plaza - lots of food and fun. Inside - all sorts of family activities, and even a therapy dog. It's all part of the Turnpike Commission's customer appreciation day. Bowling Green State University professor Tracy McGinley is also set up inside.
Fire out behind Busy Beaver in Weirton shopping plaza
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — A fire is out at a Weirton shopping plaza after a truck hit a utility wire. Pictures on social media showed black smoke pouring out from behind the plaza off Three Springs Drive this afternoon. Crews received a call that a fire had started behind the Busy Beaver. Weirton Fire Captain […]
Ohio expands newborn screenings for cystic fibrosis
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio will soon begin screening for more mutations of cystic fibrosis in all newborns. Gov. Mike DeWine and the Department of Health announced an expansion of newborn screening capabilities to increase its testing for rare mutations of cystic fibrosis. Only a handful of states offer screenings for the maximum number of […]
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