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Buck Firearms Season Begins in West Virginia
West Virginia’s annual buck firearms season kicked off today and is expected to bring thousands of hunters to the state’s vast woodlands. Officials say starting the season toward the end… Read More
Ethics Charges Filed Against Suspended Pike County Sheriff
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state ethics charge has been filed against an Ohio county sheriff already facing multiple felonies. Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader has pleaded not guilty to… Read More
State Forest in Ohio to Open New All-Purpose Vehicle Trails
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Enthusiasts are getting a new area in Ohio where they can use all-terrain vehicles, mini dirt bikes, four-wheelers and other all-purpose vehicles. The Ohio Department of… Read More
Ohio Offices Partner to Preserve Future of Online Checkbook
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Two state government offices previously at odds over Ohio’s online checkbook are partnering to keep the website going. The state treasurer’s office and the Office and… Read More
Virtual Assessment to Expand Driver Training in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio will use over 400 virtual driving terminals placed at driver schools and examination locations to determine the skills that would-be drivers need to work on…. Read More
Proposed Legal Settlement to Aid Special Education Students
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Special education students from several Ohio school districts are expected to receive additional academic support aimed at improving learning and testing outcomes under a proposed settlement… Read More
Small Farmers Say New Hemp Rules May Create Barriers for Them
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – Some Ohio farmers say the state’s proposed rules for hemp production may create a barrier that excludes smaller growers. The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s proposed rules… Read More
Bevin Concedes in Kentucky Governor’s Race
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin says he will not contest results showing Democrat Andy Beshear winning the Kentucky governor’s race. Bevin made the dramatic announcement Thursday at the state Capitol on… Read More
Man Charged in Heroin-Laced Vape Sickness
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Police in West Virginia say they have identified another source of suspected heroin-laced vaping solutions that sickened two high school students. Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston… Read More
The Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry Begins A New Phase This Week: What You Need To Know
After weeks of closed-door depositions, Democrats are planning open hearings this week about the Ukraine affair. Here’s where the story stands — and what’s coming next.
West Virginians Urged to Watch for Spotted Lanternflies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginians are being told to be on the lookout for an invasive insect. The state Department of Agriculture says in a news release that a… Read More
Memorial Service Set for 1970 Marshall Plane Crash
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — An annual memorial service is set this week to honor the 75 lives lost in a 1970 plane crash involving Marshall University’s football team. The service… Read More
Blinking Lights to be Added to Some Amish Buggies for Safety
ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — A law enforcement official says he’s persuaded the bishops of an Ohio Amish sect to install blinking lights on buggies to make them more visible to… Read More
State Patrol Reminds People Seat Belt Use is Ohio Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s State Highway Patrol is reminding people to always use seat belts. The patrol says more than 1,300 people not wearing seat belts were killed in… Read More
Ohio Counties to be Part of $350M Federal Opioid Study
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) — Ohio communities will be part of a $350 million federal study analyzing drug intervention techniques and policies. Ten Ohio counties will be among the first wave… Read More
Ohio Ranks High in Hazardous Dams Needing Work
NEW CONCORD, Ohio (AP) — Picturesque, and at times, worrisome. The Muskingum University dam holds back what locals call “College Lake” on the campus of the private liberal arts college…. Read More
Governor Signs Measure to Strengthen Amusement Ride Safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a measure aimed at strengthening Ohio’s amusement ride safety program. The bill signed by the governor on Wednesday seeks to strengthen… Read More
$100M Deposited in Ohio Accounts for Those with Disabilities
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Contributions to tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts that Ohio offers to eligible children and adults with disabilities have exceeded $100 million. Republican Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague… Read More
Ohio Governor Signs Repeal of State Sales Tax on Tampons
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed into law a measure repealing Ohio’s sales tax on tampons and other feminine hygiene products. The governor signed the measure… Read More
Ohio Senate OKs Abortion Bills on Reversal Info, Infant Care
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Republican-led Ohio Senate has passed more abortion-related requirements despite opponents’ criticisms that one of the measures is unnecessary and redundant to existing law and that… Read More
Tim Armstead to Become West Virginia Chief Justice
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Tim Armstead will become the West Virginia Supreme Court’s chief justice on Jan 1. The court announced the decision Monday following an administrative conference. As chief… Read More
Class of 2019 to be Inducted in Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame will honor 20 veterans at this year’s annual induction ceremony. Members of the 2019 class will be inducted Thursday, at… Read More
Racing Track and Casino Proposes $100M Expansion
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) – A harness racing track and casino in Ohio has proposed a $100 million expansion project. Miami Valley Gaming and Racing in southwestern Ohio’s Warren County is… Read More
U.S. 33 Crash Kills Teen, Injures Others
UPDATE 10/14/19 — Another person has died as a result of a car crash last week at U.S. Route 33 near Johnson Road. John Fitch, 23, had been taken to… Read More
Teens Charged in Death of Woman Hit by Piece of Tree at Park
LOGAN, Ohio (AP) – Two teenagers have been arrested on reckless homicide charges in the death of an Ohio woman who was hit by a falling piece of tree at… Read More
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