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After Turnaround Season, Belpre Wants More
The Belpre Golden Eagle football program has come a long way since a winless season four years ago. Last season, the Golden Eagles won eight games, including six in a… Read More
Feds Fine Ohio for Not Meeting Child Welfare Services Goals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio is being fined $3.8 million by the federal government for not meeting certain goals related to child protective services. The state failed to pass muster… Read More
Despite High Demand, Ohio Jeep Factory Could Move
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – More Jeep Wranglers are being sold than ever before and company officials say employees in Toledo are working weekends to keep up with demand. Assembly employees… Read More
Nearly $1B Spent on Liquor in Ohio Over Past Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state says liquor sales in Ohio have set another record, nearly topping $1 billion in the past fiscal year. The Ohio Department of Commerce said… Read More
Records Show Ohio Prison Drug Drone Drop Was Not the First
MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) – Records show a drone that dropped a package of drugs into an Ohio prison yard while inmates were outside was the third incident involving unmanned aerial… Read More
Backers of Pot Legalization Plan Ohio Tour Promoting Issue
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Backers of a marijuana legalization effort in Ohio say they are planning a statewide bus tour to promote the ballot issue ahead of the fall election…. Read More
Redistricting Process Being Endorsed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Three more groups are endorsing a plan to reform Ohio’s redistricting process. The Ohio State Bar Association, which represents Ohio lawyers and judges, the Ohio Council… Read More
Hearing On Sex Offender Status To Be Held In Steubenville Case
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) – A hearing has been scheduled for a former high school football player found delinquent in the rape of a 16-year-old girl that could lead to a… Read More
Gathering Place to Host Evening of Music, Dance, Art
The Gathering Place will present an evening of music, poetry, artwork and dance during its “Community Illumination” benefit, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21 from 5:30-9 p.m. The event, to be… Read More
When “Intelligent Disobedience” is the Best Choice
Guide dogs undergo intense obedience training to prepare them to lead visually impaired people around obstacles. But what happens when a blind woman doesn’t hear the approach of a quiet… Read More
Jenkins, Trimble look to control TVC-Hocking once again
The Trimble Tomcats have a knack for writing history. They are no strangers to the postseason, having made five consecutive playoff appearances. In 2013, the Tomcats won their first-ever regional… Read More