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Ohio starts process to pause gas tax

Two bills were introduced in the Ohio legislature Monday to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel as drivers grapple with higher prices at the pumps amid conflict in the Middle East and other factors. If passed into law, the legislation would save Ohio residents $725 million, John Fortney, spokesman for the Republican Senate Caucus told The Center Square. Republicans believe higher tax collections for the state’s General Fund will cover the cost of the holiday and keep local municipalities whole in terms of road and bridge funding. “Highway construction and local ...

Historic B&O caboose has a new home at Bellaire’s Great Stone Viaduct

BELLAIRE – After two years of planning, a historic B&O caboose has been placed at the Great Stone Viaduct in Bellaire. Built in 1871, the 43-arch structure once served as the western approach to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River. Today, the viaduct -- which ...

Ohio Valley Mall welcomes Dig Zone to lineup

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The newest tenant of the Ohio Valley Mall, Dig Zone, aims to provide area families affordable fun. The new play facility is located at the former Pixel Hearts Games location in the mall and has a 900-square-foot sandbox filled with 25 tons of sand that allows children to ...

Shadyside honors 6 residents who helped village receive over $1 million

SHADYSIDE – Shadyside Village Council honored six residents who recently helped the village receive substantial gas and oil royalties. In 2023 Mark Bonar, Jason Baum, Rich Melanko, Bud Melanko, Jerry Narcisi, and Joe Munjas measured every inch of property inside the village limits. Mayor ...