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Review finds millionaires on Ohio’s Medicaid rolls

Three percent of Ohioans on Medicaid were not eligible because they have more resources than allowed, including several millionaires, according to Ohio Auditor Keith Faber. More than 3,000 dead people were also continuing to have benefits paid, Faber said Tuesday after a recent review of the state’s Medicaid program. The findings are part of an interim report that covers Medicaid programs for the Aged, Blind and Disabled population. The current state budget required the state auditor to review enrollment in those programs to determine whether Ohioans receiving assistance were ...

King Pumpkin tips the scale to victory

BARNESVILLE – A new King Pumpkin was named at the 62nd-annual Barnesville Pumpkin Festival on Wednesday evening. Huntsburg, Ohio, resident Jerry Rose took home the grand prize with a 1,837-pound pumpkin. Rose said that he has been growing pumpkins for 47 years. “We start growing them ...

Martins Ferry library continues candidate forum tradition

MARTINS FERRY — Giving residents an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking public office has become a tradition at the Martins Ferry Public Library, which will continue that tradition Sept. 24 with another “Meet the Candidates” session. The forum, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday ...

St. C. baby in national competition for Baby of the Year

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Fifteen month old Henry Kozusnik of St. Clairsville is currently in competition for 2026 Baby of the Year. The national competition is a fundraising and awareness initiative for Baby2Baby which is a national nonprofit that provides basic essentials to more than one ...

Steps Against Suicide Awareness Walk set for Friday in Bellaire

BELLAIRE – The Bellaire High School Sources of Strength fourth annual Steps Against Suicide Awareness Walk will take place Friday. From 12:30-1:30 p.m. students and staff will meet at Bellaire Park to engage in positive activities that promote positivity and belonging. The walk will begin ...