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Mingo County residents describe decades of water problems as state announces new infrastructure funding

GILBERT, W.Va. (WOWK) – As West Virginia officials announce millions of dollars in water infrastructure investments, some residents along Gilbert Creek Road in Mingo County said they are still waiting for access to public water after decades of relying on private sources. For 72-year-old Sherry Cline, a lifelong resident of Gilbert Creek Road, problems with […]

Mingo County, WV · 2d

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WVDEP and WV Dept. of Health seeking applicants for Water is Medicine

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Health opened applications for the Water is Medicine funding opportunity following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement in McDowell County on November 4, 2026. The program is aimed at expanding access to water testing and filtration as well as installation […]

West Virginia · 16h

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West Virginia prepares for Veterans Day celebrations all across the state

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Communities all across the Mountain State will come together Wednesday to recognize those who have served the country. There are Veterans Day ceremonies throughout West Virginia, including in Kanawha County at sunrise. The city of Nitro will host an event at the Nitro Veterans Memorial at 7:30 a.m., its second ceremony in a 24-hour span. Flags at the memorial were lowered at sunset Tuesday night.

Nitro, WV · 1d
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Athens investigating confirmed E. coli cases

ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens City-County Health Department announced Wednesday that it's investigating four confirmed cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli in the area, also known as STEC. Health officials said they're working to figure out how the infections occurred and whether there's a common source, as well as...

Athens, OH · 17h
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20 indicted by Washington County grand jury

20 people were indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury this week, primarily on charges relating to drugs. * Tyrone M. N'Carrius Woodward, 21, 1701 Augusta Circle, SE, Apartment A, Wilson, N.C.: aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony; aggravated trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony; tampering with drugs, a third-degree felony, from January.

Washington County, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Gets 00,000 for Essential Home Repairs

Homeowners in Hocking, Athens and Perry counties who have been putting off a failing furnace, a leaking roof or a bathroom they can no longer safely use are in line for help. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development for essential home repairs and accessibility modifications, State Representative […]

Hocking County, OH · 3d

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Broken water main leaves The Plains without water

THE PLAINS, Ohio — A water main break in The Plains today, Wednesday, Nov. 11, has drained its water supply, leaving residents without water. The source of the break is unclear. In The Plains/Chauncey Neighborhood Facebook group, Oscar Carson, superintendent of the Athens County Water and Sewer District, said that the district had to let the water tanks drain completely so that the leak could be fixed.

Athens County, OH · 16h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Baby On The Way For Mom Charged In Ohio ‘House Of Horrors’ Case

Elizabeth Siders Elizabeth Siders, the mother accused alongside three family members of subjecting 16 children...

Hamden, OH · 1d

Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer

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These mysterious rock carvings in Ohio could be a thousand years old

Ohio's history stretches back centuries, and some of it is carved into the sandstone of southern Ohio. But exactly how old those carvings are remains a mystery to this day. The Leo Petroglyphs are a series of ancient rock carvings in southern Ohio that were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture, according to the Ohio History Connection . Their exact age, however, is unknown. Here's what to know about the centuries-old carvings and what historians know about their origins. Language: This food is the word Ohioans struggle to pronounce most The exact age of Ohio's Leo Petroglyphs remains a mystery The exact age of the petroglyphs isn't known. Based on the weathering of the sandstone, the Ohio History Connection says that the carvings are probably no more than 1,000 years old and were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture. The site contains 37 petroglyphs, or figures carved into a sandstone outcrop, depicting humans, birds, human and animal footprints, a fish, a snake and other figures. A shelter house covers the sandstone slab containing the carvings, protecting the rock art from the elements. Where are the Leo Petroglyphs in Ohio? Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve

Ohio · 8d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Moe Bandy at the Ohio Valley Opry

BELPRE - Country music legend Moe Bandy will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Ohio Valley Opry in Belpre. With a career of more than five decades, Bandy is among traditional country music’s most recognizable voices and is known for his honky-tonk sound and storytelling, according to a release from the venue. Among his hits are “Bandy the Rodeo Clown,” “Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life,” “It’s a Cheatin’ Situation” and “Americana.”

Belpre, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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$10 Million Plan Will Turn Marietta’s Historic Glass Press Buildings Into Housing, Food Hall

A long-vacant pair of historic buildings in the heart of downtown Marietta is set for new life under a $10 million redevelopment plan announced by Ataraxia Properties, LLC, working with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Southeast Ohio Port Authority and the City of Marietta, according to a release from OhioSE. The project will […]

Marietta, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Washington County Sheriff Joins Change-Makers Challenge for K-9 and Mounted Units

MARIETTA — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help fill a decorated jug — and to help fund the dogs and horses that work alongside its deputies. The sheriff’s office is participating in the Marietta Community Foundation’s 2026 Change-Makers Challenge, raising money for its K-9 and Mounted Units while competing for […]

Marietta, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Washington County Volunteers Gather 800 Signatures for Data Center Vote

MARIETTA, Ohio — Washington County volunteers with Conserve Ohio collected more than 800 signatures during early voting and on Election Day for a proposed statewide constitutional amendment that would ban large-scale data centers in Ohio, according to a report by Holly Kellums published on Medium’s MashFocus. Coordinator Lynn Cady told Kellums the county has already […]

Washington County, OH · 2d

Perry County Tribune

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County voters approve 19 local tax levies, reject two

In the Nov. 3 election, Perry County voters passed 19 local tax levies — though one, for Roseville current expenses, by a margin of only three votes, making it susceptible to possible change when provisional ballots are counted. Two other tax measures, both for the Village of Somerset, were voted down. Unofficial results on the tax levies, from the Perry County Board of Elections website, are as follows: • A 1-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Perry County Home (Fairview Assisted Living) — PASSED 7,365 votes to 5,014. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Corning police department, equipment and personnel, PASSED 51 to 38. • A 2-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and swimming pool — PASSED 350 to 183. • A 3-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and recreation — PASSED 330 to 199. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Junction City current expenses — PASSED 153 to 53. • A 1-mill, continuing renewal levy for the Village of New Lexington parks and recreation — PASSED 698 to 401. • A 4-mill, five-year renewal levy for Village of Roseville current expenses

Perry County, OH · 1d

Perry County Tribune

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Commissioners accept certificate of estimated resources

NEW LEXINGTON — During their weekly meeting, the Perry County Commissioners accepted an amended certificate of estimated resources from the budget commission. This includes projections of revenue and spending for the remainder of the fiscal year. The commissioners later approved a letter of support for the mobility management program, which is a renewal of previous support following the installation of a new ramp within the county. They also approved a subgrant agreement for the Help Me Grow program through the county’s office of Job and Family Services. Additionally, they approved a then-and-now certificate to HS GovTech in the amount of $1,500. They later voted to instruct the county auditor to place delinquent sewer rentals for the Buckeye Lake Sewer System on the tax duplicate for the service periods of June 15 to July 15 and July 15 to Aug. 15. Finally, the commissioners agreed to allow Scott Owen, president of the board of commissioners, to sign the Ohio Traffic Safety Office Personnel Activity report for October 2026. They also allowed him to sign a change order for Muskingum Site Services LLC for a WPCLF waterlines project. Muskingum Site Services LLC will also receive an OWDA, which was also signed off

Perry County, OH · 1d

WHIZ

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NAMI Six County Welcomes New Executive Director, Launches Mental Health Survey

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local organization dedicated to mental health support and education is entering a new chapter with a new leader. Sarah Lang stepped into her role as the new executive director of NAMI Six County on October 1st. And she’s already working to make a difference! Lang is leading a community-wide mental health survey to hear directly from residents in Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Guernsey, and Noble counties.

Perry County, OH · 1d

thepostathens.com

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Weekender Briefs: Veteran's Day, live music, 5k run

The Office of Health Promotion is hosting a Sex in the Dark event designed for students to submit anonymous questions to a panel of experts, who will provide honest answers in a judgment-free environment. The event is held in the Baker Theater in Baker University Center, located at 1 Park Place from 7-8:30 p.m.

Athens, OH · 2d

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This Hocking Hills Town Is A Surprisingly Affordable Retirement Destination

Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, Logan is a small city that retirees are quietly discovering as one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwest. With a population of just over 7,000 people, this charming Hocking County seat sits along the Hocking River and offers a peaceful, small-town lifestyle without the big-city price tag.

Logan, OH · 6d

WTRF- 7News

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Christina Siders found incompetent to face trial

VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) – The grandmother of 16 children rescued from a Vinton County home has been deemed not competent to stand trial following a mental evaluation. According to the court, Christina Siders is not competent to stand trial; however, the court is in disagreement over whether or not she could be returned to […]

Vinton County, OH · 2d

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Athens County Elects Brown Commissioner as Health Levy Falls by 213 Votes

ATHENS, Ohio — Athens County voters elected a new county commissioner and rejected eight levies, including a countywide levy for the Athens City-County Health Department, in the November 3 general election, according to unofficial results from the Athens County Board of Elections published by the Athens County Independent. Democrat Autumn Brown defeated Republican Sarah Smith […]

Athens County, OH · 2d