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News of public record: Guernsey County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Guernsey County Health Department from April 8 to 12. April 8 Subway of Cambridge, 1710 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge. The person in charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of the storage and use of toxic materials. The PIC present was not able...
Ohio State Highway Patrol to have sobriety checkpoint today
MARIETTA — The Ohio State Highway Patrol will hold an OVI checkpoint will be held today in Washington County, with the location to be announced this morning. The checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, there were 688...
Deerassic Nature Center renamed for couple who has volunteered for 21 years
CAMBRIDGE − The guiding philosophy at the Deerassic Park Education Center is to reconnect youth and families with the outdoors through activities and recreation that help foster and develop a life-long appreciation for the outdoors and nature. On Monday, the organization recognized two special people who have helped shape Deerassic into what it is today.
World of Outlaws Headed to Attica & Sharon
HARTFORD, OH – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will make an early-season stop at Attica Raceway Park and Sharon Speedway during its Spring Ohio Swing. Attica will welcome The Greatest Show on Dirt for the $12,000-to-win Attica Sprint Car Showdown on Friday, May 17....
Woodsfield man faces two drug convictions while already serving sentence in Belmont
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A Woodsfield man was found guilty of two drug counts from an incident in Barnesville in May 2022 on Wednesday. Joshua Haslam was found not guilty on count one of trafficking more than 50 grams of fentanyl compound. But was found guilty of possessing more...
'The turnout just amazed me': Gala raises nearly $130,000 for new dog shelter
CAMBRIDGE − Guernsey County residents turned out in droves to support building the new Guernsey County Dog Shelter. More than 325 guests contributed more than $29,000 just in ticket sales for the recent gala fundraiser at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center. “I’m overwhelmed… the turnout just amazed me. It...
Marietta City Council issues statement on proposed pool closure
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Marietta City Council is distancing itself from Mayor Josh Schlicher’s intent to keep the Marietta Aquatic Center closed this summer. A statement issued by the council Wednesday said the mayor’s announcement that he plans to close the Aquatic Center came as a surprise. According to the statement, city council doesn’t have any power to open or close the Aquatic Center. They say only the mayor has that authority.
OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center events bring awareness to Donate Life Month
CAMBRIDGE — Hospital associates recently gathered for a flag-raising at OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center to celebrate Donate Life Month, in partnership with Lifeline of Ohio which brings awareness to the importance of organ, eye and tissue donations every year in April. OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center has partnered with Lifeline of Ohio for over a decade. “Organ, eye and tissue donation wouldn’t be possible without our partnerships with OhioHealth and other community hospitals,” said Jessie Borden, Lifeline of Ohio donation...
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