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Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Hamilton
Kathie Titus Becomes Doddridge County’s New Magistrate
Kathie Titus, a lifelong resident of Doddridge County and former probation officer, has been sworn in as the county's new magistrate, succeeding the retired Magistrate Dyer.
Ohio Gov Declares Emergency Over Toxic Lake Erie Blooms
Governor Mike DeWine has issued a public safety alert as toxic algal blooms worsen in northwest Ohio's Lake Erie, threatening drinking water for millions. The declaration targets the western basin near Toledo, echoing the 2014 crisis that shut off taps for hundreds of thousands. State agencies scramble with new funding and research to curb the phosphorus-fueled menace.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Columbus greenlit $500M infrastructure push to fix crumbling roads, bridges
Columbus City Council has approved a sweeping $500 million public works initiative aimed at repairing deteriorating roads and bridges across central Ohio. The ambitious project represents one of the region's largest infrastructure investments in recent years, addressing decades of deferred maintenance that has plagued the state capital.
Saturday, May 2, 2026