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Red flags: What is 'grooming' and how can parents keep kids safe from abuse?
Grooming is not illegal in Ohio, even though experts say most child sex abuse cases start with it. Grooming behaviors are "manipulative behaviors that the abuser uses to gain access to a potential victim, coerce them to agree to the abuse, and reduce the risk of being caught," according to the Rape, Abuse...
Cannabis company details its safety measures to NBC4
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Now that Ohioans can legally purchase recreational marijuana, ensuring the safety of local dispensary products is key, so NBC4 got a behind the scenes look. Everything that Ohio cannabis company Beneleaves makes gets triple tested, company representatives said. Executives with the company said their goal is to create quality medicine for Ohioans. […]
Licking County Elections Board clarifies relationship with Ohio Election Integrity Network
The Licking County Board of Elections responded this week to concerns about an organization that asked the board to cancel registrations for voters who the organization said it believes are registered to vote in two states. Board of Elections Director Brian Mead told the board Monday that its response to requests by the Ohio Election Integrity Network had been misunderstood by some people who responded with harsh and unfair criticism. ...
8.11.24 Video - OVAC inducts 2024 Hall of Fame class
The OVAC inducted its class of 2024 Saturday night at Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling. 1950s Athletes – Bob O’Brien (Benwood Union) and Keith Sommer (Martins Ferry) 1960s Athletes – Thomas ‘Chip’ Coulter (Toronto) and Donie Young (Wintersville) 1970s Athletes – Scott Barnhouse (St. Clairsville) and...
Bethlehem Apostolic Temple's Stuff the Bus event to aid 500 children with supplies
Ohio County, W.Va — Ahead of the 2024 school year, Bethlehem Apostolic Temple held its annual "Stuff the Bus" event—collecting school supplies and more. The outreach program is expected to serve 500 children through the various donations. From bookbags to pencils and construction paper, locals are "stuffing the bus" with supplies for Ohio Valley students in need. And with prices rising amidst inflation, they say one item can make the difference in someone's school year.
Ohio Tech Innovation Zone Looks to Play Up Regional Strengths
Central Ohio is positioning itself as a place to foster transportation innovation in areas like autonomy and electrification, particularly as they intersect with agriculture. “Mobility, and smart mobility, and agriculture are definitely tied together,” said Doug McCollough, the inaugural, newly named executive director of The Beta District, an area stretching from Columbus through Dublin, Marysville and Union County. The Beta District, launched in 2021, is an economic development initiative that harnesses the region’s strengths in the transportation technology sectors to establish Central Ohio as yet another tech innovation zone.
Eastern Gateway Community College holds last graduation amid closure
Steubenville, OH — For many, graduations mark a beginning, a fresh new start in life. However, at Eastern Gateway Community College, graduation not only marks a beginning but also signifies the end. As tassels moved from left to right and teary-eyed spectators cheered for their graduates, the fact that...
Local kickball event combines sport with healthcare fundraising efforts
Steubenville, OH — A fundraiser was held in Belleview Park today in an effort to provide free healthcare to Ohio Valley residents. The fourth annual "Kickin' It for Ohio Valley Health Center" kickball tournament featured eight co-ed teams in a double-elimination-style bracket. The cost was two hundred dollars per team and included awards for the winning team and best uniform. Raffles and concessions were also offered at the event, which organizers say was born out of necessity during COVID.
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...
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.
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