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In local races, Republicans outperformed in fundraising

ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Republicans running for Ohio House and the Fourth District Court of Appeals received far more campaign contributions than Democratic candidates leading into the 2026 general election, especially the race for House District 94. Here’s a look at how contributions tallied up. This data is...

Ohio · 22h
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Guernsey County eighth graders get hands-on look at local careers

GUERNSEY COUNTY, OH (WTRF) – Nearly 320 Guernsey County eighth-grade students traded the classroom for the workplace and discovered careers waiting in their own backyard at Guernsey County Career Connections on Nov. 3.  Organized by the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center (ECOESC), the event was open to eighth-grade students at Cambridge City Schools, East […]

Guernsey County, OH · 21h

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Opportunity zones established in West Virginia, including Wood County

CHARLESTON - Opportunity zones are being established across the state, including in Wood County. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday the U.S. Department of the Treasury has certified 52 census tracts across 32 West Virginia counties as Opportunity Zones, providing new federal tax incentives to attract private investment, support business expansion, create jobs, and revitalize communities throughout the Mountain State.

Wood County, WV · 13h

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Morgan County High School marching band highlights local history in America 250 show

MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (WTAP) — Under the Friday night stadium lights, the Morgan County High School marching band is bringing more than just school spirit to the field this fall. Through their halftime performance, students are sharing the story and heritage of their own community. Titled “An American Portrait,” the...

Morgan County, OH · 19h
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In one Ohio classroom, kids are learning about civic engagement through 'Voices of Kindness'

Elementary schoolers across Ohio couldn’t vote this week, but in southeast Ohio's Guernsey County, they're learning all about civics engagement through a new video series, "Voices of Kindness." Alisha Colon, a social-emotional learning teacher at Cambridge City Schools, produces the series. In the videos, she asks kindergarten through second...

Guernsey County, OH · 8h

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Jay Edwards lost hometown vote in state race

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nelsonville’s former State Representative Jay Edwards, a Republican, not only lost the race for Ohio treasurer statewide, but also each precinct in his hometown. Ohio Treasurer of State-elect Seth Walsh, a Democrat, received just around 50,000 votes more than Edwards in the state treasurer’s race,...

Nelsonville, OH · 22h

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Republican Ty Moore reelected as state representative for 95th district

Incumbent Republican Rep. Ty Moore has been re-elected as the representative for Ohio House District 95, defeating Democratic candidate Paul Cameron. District 95 covers all of Morgan, Noble and Harrison counties, as well as portions of Guernsey, Belmont and Athens counties, including the City of Athens. Moore originally assumed office...

Athens, OH · 2d

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Meigs County Unofficial Results: 53.83% Turnout, Manuel Returns as Commissioner

Meigs County voters turned out at 53.83% in the Nov. 3 general election and returned Zachary B. Manuel as county commissioner, according to the Meigs County Board of Elections’ unofficial cumulative results, with all 27 of 27 precincts reporting. The board reported 7,699 ballots cast from 14,303 registered voters. Manuel, a Republican, ran unopposed for […]

Meigs County, OH · 2d

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Senior Services levy approved by voters in Belmont County

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Voters supported the Belmont County Senior Services levy. The measure received 15,576 “yes” votes, accounting for 71.9% of the votes cast. There were 6,090 “no” votes, accounting for 28.1%. The results showed 100% reporting as of the latest update. Election results remain unofficial until certified by election officials. Stay with […]

Belmont County, OH · 2d

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Rural Action project offers extended flood maps

ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Athens County residents have a new tool to better understand flood risk, thanks to a project led by Rural Action. The project expands flood maps for Athens County into areas that did not yet have flood maps available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Like the FEMA maps, the Rural Action maps visualize the 100-year floodplain, highlighting areas that have historically flooded on average every 100 years or more.

Athens County, OH · 1d

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Levy for Alexander schools fails by narrow margin

ALBANY, Ohio — A proposed 0.75% tax levy to benefit the Alexander Local School District failed Tuesday night by 21 votes, according to unofficial election night results from the Athens, Meigs and Vinton county election boards. The levy would have generated an estimated $1 million for local schools over the next five years.

Athens County, OH · 2d

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Meigs County Board of Developmental Disabilities levy fails

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WTAP) - A levy on the ballot in Meigs County to help fund the Board of Developmental Disabilities failed in Tuesday’s election. The levy was set to fund available services, such as staff salaries and waivers. Superintendent Bret Malone said the board plans to put the levy back on the ballot in the next election.

Meigs County, OH · 1d

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Lisa Roback wins annual Athena Award

The city of Athens hosted the 12th annual Athena Awards ceremony on Wednesday at the Athens Community Center. The Athena Award is given out to one individual, recognizing their outstanding actions with individuals in the field of disability inclusion. “It's the only award the city gives out, so that kind...

Athens, OH · 1d

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Kubota of Ripley, Riverfront Powersports celebrate West Virginia dealership opening

Kubota of Ripley and Riverfront Powersports officially opened their new dealership in Ripley, West Virginia, with a community celebration at the Greene’s Supply Depot plaza. The dealership is co-owned by Chris Deweese and Ryan and Debbie Kimble. The new location adds Kubota equipment and Kawasaki powersports products to the Greene’s family of businesses.

Ripley, WV · 2d

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Roane County Gold Star mother serves veterans in memory of fallen submariner son

ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — When casualty notification officers knocked on Vicki Ashley-Matics front door around two o’clock one January morning, she said she already sensed why they were there. “I started getting some real heavy pains, and I don’t know how to explain it, but it was a pain a mother feels,” said Ashley-Matics, […]

Roane County, WV · 1d

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Washington County officials say midterm election ran without major issues

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Washington County Board of Elections Director Mandy Amos said turnout for Tuesday’s general election was just over 55%, nearly identical to the last midterm. Amos said this year’s total was eight votes higher than the last midterm’s. She said Election Day passed without major issues...

Washington County, OH · 1d

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Why your local farmer works 40 hours in town

Garth Ruff is a beef cattle specialist for The Ohio State University’s Cooperative Extension in Morgan County. The job involves plenty of travel and some overtime, but the end of the work day brings Ruff no relief. His work week is “right around 45 hours,” he told Straight Arrow....

Morgan County, OH · 4d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Boys and Girls Club break ground for new parking lot, outdoor expansion

PARKERSBURG - The Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg celebrated the groundbreaking for its outdoor renovation project on Tuesday afternoon. Phase one of the project includes a new parking lot, with construction commencing in the coming weeks. In a release, CEO Darlene Murphy said the funding was due to former...

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

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Prosecutor declines to pursue charges in Ravenswood Mayor PEIA investigation

EDITOR’S NOTE: The video attached to this story is from our previous coverage. JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – The mayor of Ravenswood, West Virginia, issued a special statement related to an investigation into the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency, also known as PEIA and the mayoral expenses. In a letter from the Kanawha County […]

Ravenswood, WV · 3d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Washington County voters approve three levies, Lang and Nohe win commissioner races

MARIETTA - Washington County passed three countywide levies in the Nov. 3 election, with Stephanie Lang and incumbent Greg Nohe winning their races for Washington County Commission, while incumbent Rep. Kevin Ritter, R-Marietta, retained the House of Representatives District 94 seat. After winning the Republican primary against incumbent Commissioner Eddie...

Washington County, OH · 2d