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WTRF- 7News

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Man arrested for allegedly vandalizing cemetery, desecrating American flags on Veterans Day in Ohio Valley

WOODSFIELD, OH (WTRF) — An Ohio Valley man was arrested after American flags were desecrated and a cemetery was vandalized on Veterans Day, according to the Woodsfield Police Department. Police identified the man as Cordell Vincent, 27, of Woodsfield. Vincent was booked into the Monroe County Jail on charges of vandalism, desecration and littering for […]

Woodsfield, OH · 1d

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Troopers investigating deadly crash

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Marietta Post is investigating a deadly head-on crash that happened in Malta Township on Tuesday morning. At approximately 8:25 a.m., troopers were called to the scene of a head-on crash involving two vehicles in the 4600 block of state Route 37 in Morgan County.

Morgan County, OH · 2d

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This Forgotten Ohio State Park Has A Strange Sound That Locals Say Comes From The Woods

Howls, sharp wood knocks, and rocks thrown by nobody you can see. Those are the sounds people report in one sprawling park’s woods. The place has earned a nickname as the Bigfoot Capital of Ohio. It even hosts what’s billed as the world’s longest-running Bigfoot conference. I...

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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 […]

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Marietta Wealth and Insurance Firms Sold to Maridea in Its First Ohio Deal

Two affiliated Marietta firms — a wealth management practice and an insurance agency with roots stretching back to 1948 — have been sold to Maridea Wealth Management, establishing the national firm’s first presence in Ohio, according to a Business Wire release from the sell-side advisor, Green Sail Capital Partners. River Cities Financial Services, Ltd. and […]

Marietta, OH · 19h

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Ohio University Offers Tuition-Free Path for Pell Students in Seven Counties

ATHENS — Ohio University will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Pell-eligible students from Athens County and its six bordering counties starting in fall 2027, under a new award the university calls the President’s Opportunity Promise Award. The offer applies to first-year students who live in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, […]

Athens, OH · 10h

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Marietta Post names 2026 Trooper of the Year, announces holiday community events

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Mitch Reynolds has been selected as the 2026 Trooper of the Year for the Marietta Post. Reynolds, a Frontier High School graduate, earned his associate degree from Washington State Community College before entering the Highway Patrol Academy. He has served with the patrol for about seven and a half years.

Marietta, OH · 12h

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State-bound Meadowbrook leads local wave of District 12 volleyball honors

CAMBRIDGE − Fresh off guiding the Meadowbrook Colts to a record of 25-1 and third appearance in the last seven years in the OHSAA Division V Final Four veteran head coach Kelly Zehnder has been tabbed Division V Coach of the Year. Zender guided the Colts back to the Final Four, where they will take on Coldwater Friday, Nov. 13, at Wittenberg University. Her leadership spearheads a massive haul on the recently released 2026 All-District 12 Volleyball All-Star Teams. Zehnder and her standout Division V sophomore player of the year Addie Schultice highlight a big year for area programs − including Division VI top honors for Shenandoah senior Molly Van Fleet, who earned player of the year honors, and co-coach of the Year Megan Grywalski as local teams combined for an impressive 25 total first-team and second-team recognitions across Guernsey, Muskingum, Noble and Belmont counties. A deep Colts roster For Zehnder and the Colts, the all-district recognition serves as validation before they step onto the floor in Springfield to chase a OHSAA state championship. Schultice anchored the explosive Meadowbrook attack all season long, earning the division's top individual honor. She is joined on the Division V first team by senior

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Listening Bench coming to Belmont County to help combat suicide

BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Next year a bench will be placed in Belmont County with a special purpose. The Listening Bench is the project of a group of agencies and individuals aiming to allow people experiencing struggles to be able to sit down and talk to someone about their feelings. A trained volunteer will […]

Belmont County, OH · 2d

The Daily Jeffersonian

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Guernsey County awarded $214,000 for Pleasant City, Derwent street work

Forty-nine Ohio communities, including Guernsey, Belmont and Noble, will share about $11.1 million in funding for projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public facilities and essential services, according to the Ohio Department of Development.The funding comes through the federal Community Development Block Grant Allocation Program and will be used for projects designed to improve residents’ quality of life and encourage economic growth. The money can also support public service programs, including Meals on Wheels, health and wellness initiatives, and assistance for people facing housing challenges or homelessness. Guernsey County will receive $214,000 to replace curbs and improve streets in the village of Pleasant City and the community of Derwent. The projects will benefit 500 people. Belmont County will receive $288,000 to install playground equipment in the village of Barnesville and demolish dilapidated residential structures throughout the county. Noble County will receive $150,000 to improve parks in the village of Summerfield and install an accessible restroom facility in the village of Belle Valley. The projects will benefit more than 300 people. Whether it’s a reliable water system, a safe route to school, or a meal delivered to an older neighbor, these investments support the things Ohioans count on every day,” said Lydia

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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 · 2d

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Peoples Bank employees raise more than $5,200 for Marietta food pantry

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Peoples Bank employees have donated more than $5,200 to the Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry through a program that lets workers support local food banks and pantries with contributions from their paychecks. The employee-funded Jeans for Hunger program began in 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic brought...

Marietta, OH · 1d

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Free vision checks offered in Marietta

Washington County, Ohio (WTAP) - The Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Mobile Service Unit is returning to the Washington County Health Department. On-site vision checks will take place at 340 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, Ohio, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This mobile initiative brings essential...

Marietta, OH · 14h

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Broad Stripes and Bright Stars Celebrate 50th Anniverary

Inspiration comes from all directions. For Julia Swan, inspiration for one project came from a movie, Pollyanna. In the movie, Pollyanna, played by Hayley Mills, and the other girls dressed as the American Stars and Stripes with 13 stars on the flag as she sang “America the Beautiful.”. Julia...

Cambridge, OH · 2d

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Cambridge Honors Veterans With Annual Veterans Day Parade

CAMBRIDGE, OH – American flags waved, marching bands played and the streets of downtown Cambridge were filled with patriotic pride Wednesday morning as the community gathered for its annual Veterans Day parade. The celebration brought residents together to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women...

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