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An organization based in eastern Ohio that trained service dogs for veterans has lost its nonprofit status and is the subject of several complaints filed with the Ohio Attorney Generals Office. In addition, the Bowerston property in Harrison County that Dogs 4 Warriors occupied is delinquent in its real estate taxes. The IRS has a tax lien on the property. A court judgment against the agencys former director says she owes $33,616.70 to Carrollton woman for use of her credit card. Dogs for Wa...

Staff Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday updated the state on delivery of COVID-19 vaccines during recent winter weather and assured Ohioans shipments are still coming. “Most of our counties spent time under snow emergency over the past few days,” DeWine said. “Over 29,000 first doses were delivered (Wednesday) and 28,000 second doses. … That’s not bad considering the situation. Vaccine shipments in Ohio and across the country unfortunately continue to be de...

Whats the buzz: A look at events happening around the area Heather Sevigny Do snow days have you feeling stuck inside? Take advantage of some nicer weather and create some memories. I’ll be highlighting attractions, activities - both online and off, and festivals from around the state right here every week. From local music and shows to options for those of you who don’t mind traveling a bit, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to double-check all activities, as cancellations due to ...

Created: February 17, 2021 02:24 PM As federal relief money flowed into local governments to help cover the costs of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, several police departments in Minnesota spent emergency funding on riot gear, Tasers, body cameras and other "civil unrest equipment." 5 INVESTIGATES identified the purchases in a review of more than 1,400 spending reports from cities, towns and counties, which detailed their use of funding received through the Coronavirus Aid Rel...

Staff Writer Photo Provided A tanker truck lies shown on its side on Interstate 70 early Tuesday near Barnesville in this photo taken by the Belmont County Emergency Management Agency. BARNESVILLE — At least one person received minor injuries in an accident on Interstate 70 near Barnesville early Tuesday. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Maurice Waddell said the accident report was not yet complete Tuesday afternoon, but it appears two vehicles were involved. A minivan traveling west on I-70 a...

Feb 13, 2021 Ohio Southeast Economic Development, in partnership with Bricker and Eckler LLP, announced five communities in southeast Ohio were selected to participate in the Prepared Communities Program: The village of Greenfield in Highland County, the village of Chauncey in Athens County, the village of New Concord in Muskingum County, Jefferson County and Noble County. Facilitated by OhioSE and Bricker and Eckler LLP, the Prepared Communities Program recognizes the unique challenges faced w...

This week, I had the honor of joining Gov. Brian Kemp for the partnership announcement between Southern Rivers Energy from Barnesville, Georgia, and Central Georgia EMC, located in Jackson, in Senate District 25. By joining together, these two companies will provide high-speed internet in 18 Middle Georgia counties to 80,000 homes and businesses. According to the statement released by the governor, “The partnership includes a capital investment of more than $210 million overall. Central Ge...

Staff Writer T-L File Photo River Elementary School, one of the buildings in the Switzerland of Ohio School District in Monroe County, is one site where COVID-19 vaccinations will be given to staff next week. WOODSFIELD — Schools in Monroe County are preparing their staff members to receive COVID-19 vaccines starting next week, but the Harrison Hills City School District got a jumpstart on the process. Harrison County’s school, employees originally had been slated for vaccinations next wee...

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Staff Writer CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine continues to focus on COVID-19’s impact on schools with the goal of achieving full-time, in-person attendance for students by March 1 with new resources available for school districts. DeWine began his Tuesday conference with a report from Ohio Department of Education Superintendent Paolo DeMaria outlining the impact of the pandemic on students. “We know the pandemic has really been disruptive in some ways for all the children,” DeWine s...