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Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic candidates alike wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. “If I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance ...

Martins Ferry Schools Announces 2026-27 Bus Schedule

All routes and bus numbers are subject to change. For questions about the bus routes, call the bus garage 740-633-2965 from 8 a.m. To 2 p.m. All students must be at their bus stops five minutes before the scheduled bus time. High School AM Run Bus #1 - Joe Klug: * High School & Belmont ...

School safety gets a familiar face in four Belmont County schools

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As students prepare to return to school, the Belmont County Board of Commissioners and Belmont County Sheriff’s Office are focusing on student safety. The board approved four motions Wednesday morning that will place School Resource Officers in four Belmont County ...

Free medical, dental and vision clinic coming to Wheeling

WHEELING — Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, will bring a free medical outreach clinic to Wheeling Aug. 21-23 in partnership with Newbridge Church. The clinic will provide free medical, dental and vision care to community members regardless of insurance status or ability to show identification. “Samaritan's Purse responded to the historic flooding that impacted Valley Grove and neighboring communities last year. As they looked to expand the reach of their community medical clinic, they reached out again to partner with us,” said Pastor Chris ...

AG candidate wants investigation into JobsOhio chairman

A nonprofit agency created by the state funded by state liquor profits is once again taking fire. In recent years, questions surrounded JobsOhio renewal of its lease for state liquor profits and its connection to former Ohio State University President Ted Carter, who resigned after “inappropriate relationship” with a podcaster connected to the agency. Now, JobsOhio Board President Josh Rubin is taking fire from attorney general candidate John Kulewitz. A candidate for Ohio attorney general wants the state to investigate whether Rubin used his position to help a lobbying firm and ...