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Seventh annual Josh Merriman Foundation Golf Outing focuses on mental health
One golf outing in Steubenville aimed to accomplish a little more than a hole-in-one. The Josh Merriman Foundation Golf Outing returned to Steubenville Country Club today for its seventh year. Featuring raffles, food, and rounds of golf, the day was ultimately about honoring and remembering Josh Merriman, a multi-sport athlete who took his life at the age of 21. According to organizers, the goal was not just to have a good day of golf, but to bring awareness to and tear down the stigma of mental illness.
Jackie’s Sandwich Shop: Honoring family & community
DANVILLE — Matt Haller and Jackie Haller relish their lives in Danville. Mining the philosophy of community is how co-owners of Jackie’s Sandwich Shop, located at 505 S. Market St., choose to operate their restaurant. It’s where the married couple found peace in moments of chaos. Jackie’s...
Ross County Fair names Homemaker of the Year
CHILLICOTHE — From potholders and quilts to iced brownies and canned broccoli Terri Cory of Frankfort does it all which is why she was named the 2024 Homemaker of the Year at the Ross County Fair when she received 405 points for her entered pieces. See last year: Homemaker of the Year...
Weirton's Mount Olive Baptist marks milestone with food, festivities, and fellowship
WEIRTON, WV — Mount Olive Baptist Church in Weirton celebrated a significant milestone in the community—107 years of service with their faithful members. Pastor Rudy McAllister, who has led the church for the past 15 years, attributes the church's longevity to both divine power and the resilience of its congregation.
Mountain lion sightings reported in West Virginia despite declared extinction
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountain lions, once common across West Virginia, especially in the Allegheny Mountains, played a significant role in the state’s early history. Known by various names such as cougar, catamount, painter, panther, and puma, these large predators left their mark on the landscape, as evidenced by the numerous Panther Knobs and Panther […]
Case regarding mail-in ballots in Washington County goes to court
WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - A battle over ballots played out in a local courtroom this week. The Washington County Commissioners face a legal challenge after failing to give voters a chance to correct mistakes on mail-in ballots. The commissioners claim they were following a court ruling that said undated or misdated ballots should not be counted in Pennsylvania. However, the American Civil Liberties Union is challenging that. "I think it's critical for democracy, I mean it's not only the right to vote it's the right to have your vote counted and here we have barriers that have been inserted for people voting by mail,"...
Many Toledo-area employers plan to continue marijuana testing
With the state of Ohio allowing the sale of nonmedical cannabis, people may be wondering if marijuana will be dropped from their employer’s drug tests. From a sampling of workplaces in and around Toledo, probably not. “Rather than relying on one-time, pre-employment marijuana testing, our organization prioritizes ensuring that all employees understand our policy and their duty to promptly report any observed behavior consistent with being under the influence of substances strictly prohibited by our policy,” Tausha Moore, associate vice president for Strategic Communications at ProMedica, said in a statement. “ProMedica has a Fitness for Duty policy and requires all employees to complete online training on the topic annually. The policy states that being under the influence of a drug, marijuana or alcohol on the job is prohibited. Currently, there are no plans to modify this policy, as it is designed to ensure the safety of everyone at our facilities.”
The First Astronaut from West Virginia has passed away
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY)- West Virginia’s first astronaut Jon McBride passed away on Wednesday. Mcbride was 80 but would have turned 81 on the 14th. Even though he’s a Charleston native, he always considered Beckley his home. Senator Joe Manchin released a statement today expressing his gratitude for McBride’s...
Local celebrity dunk tank held to help food pantry in Lackawanna County
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A celebrity dunk tank in Lackawanna County is helping out a local food bank. Newswatch 16's Jack Culkin participated on Saturday at Lakeland Orchard. Other celebrities included former Boston Red Sox player Ken Grundt, the Lakeland School District superintendent Marc Wyandt, and a prospector from the radio station Rock 107.
Below average temperatures and not too many chances for rain
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good evening North-Central West Virginia! As high pressure settled in to the area last night, we really don’t have much to discuss. We are going to be seeing mostly clear to partly cloudy skies throughout the majority of next week, only seeing a few chances of rainfall throughout. There is going to be fog forming in the area tomorrow in the early morning, this fog will dissipate by 10 AM. High temperatures will also be in the 80s for the foreseeable future for the majority of the region, seeing highs temperatures tomorrow in the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the low 70s in the higher elevations. These highs will steadily rise throughout next week, seeing them get into the high 80s to low 90s in the lowlands and the high 70s in the higher elevations by Thursday. Now, those few rain shower chances will occur on Tuesday during the afternoon/evening hours, these rain showers will not add up to much, being very sporadic, very scattered and light as we move throughout the day. Rain showers and storms will once again drop our temperatures as a frontal system moves into our area on Friday. Daniel Niemasz has all of this and more on your First Alert Forecast.
Ohio Governor declares state of emergency for several counties following Debby’s destruction
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (D) declared a state of emergency for multiple counties on Saturday, after storm Debby moved through and damaged the Northeastern part of the state last week. “This declaration of a state of emergency will give the state the ability to give these communities expedited assistance. At...
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