The ongoing closures, layoffs and financial challenges at East Ohio Regional Hospital are “a huge deal,” according to Martins Ferry Mayor John Davies. That was his response to resident Richard Hord, ...

A massive tornado system that touched down in the US Saturday night is heading east, bringing dangerous weather conditions ...

Saturday's basketball state final between Orange and Reynoldsburg inspired The Dispatch to look back at the 1963 title game ...

They say everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day — but what about the other 364 days of the year? In honor of the annual March 17 celebration, the U.S. Census Bureau painted its map green, showing ...

The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its annual 2025 Construction Guide for all 12 districts in the state, and ...

PORTAGE COUNTY (WJW) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirms one person was killed in a helicopter crash in Portage County. During a press conference at noon on Friday, the Ohio State Highway ...

A team of locals in Athens County is trying to make former mine land economically productive again. Instead of harvesting coal, they’re creating a community forest.

At least 37 people have died across seven states as powerful storm systems swept through the Midwest and the South.

The NWS has issued red flag and high wind warnings for portions of Oklahoma on Friday. Residents should stay aware and take ...

“One of my favorite things about teaching is making my classroom like a home,” said Sims, a kindergarten teacher at Eastern Elementary School. “It is homey and comfortable and they feel saf ...