A little green goes a long way in Martins Ferry

August 26, 2026

MARTINS FERRY — Project Forward, Martins Ferry Lions Club, city council members and volunteers spent Tuesday evening installing 18 evergreen trees throughout the city. The trees were installed into planters made out of 100% recycled…

Jet Fuel Java takes flight in Morristown

MORRISTOWN — The village of Morristown has a new coffee shop. Jet Fuel Java opened its doors Tuesday morning inside…

Data center opponents hold their own public hearing

WHEELING – A “Very Public Hearing” was held Tuesday night in Wheeling by local citizens who have vocally and actively…

Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court's order on elections. But it could open door to 'chaos'

The Supreme Court's decision giving preliminary approval for President Donald Trump's order restricting mail voting may not lead to a…

St. Clairsville-Richland Schools Announces School Bus Schedule

The St. Clairsville-Richland School District has announced its bus routes for the 2026-27 school year. Transportation will be provided to…

Local author celebrates Italian American history

MARTINS FERRY — Local author Blake Milella Caputi is celebrating Italian American history with a new book commemorating the 250th…

Community

Former Wheeling Middle School Principal pleads no contest to Misdemeanor child abuse charge

The former principal of Wheeling Middle School pleaded no contest Monday morning to a misdemeanor charge of child abuse by a person in position of trust, according to Ohio County Prosecutor Shawn Turak. At a hearing in Ohio County Magistrate Court, McCardle was convicted of child abuse creating risk of serious bodily injury by…

Samaritan’s Purse free health, dental, vision clinic underway in Wheeling

BELLAIRE VILLAGE TO HOLD TWO MEETINGS BELLAIRE — The Village of Bellaire will hold a Streets,…

Local briefs

Check It Out: Laufey-themed library card coming soon

Local Sports

SEC Joins Big Ten In Banning Pros From Returning To College, Including Basketball Players

The Southeastern Conference passed a rule Tuesday banning players who have been drafted by…

Parsons, Tuttle Power St. C. In Doubling Up Of Brooke

Rolapp Says He Will Lean On PGA Tour Rules When Contemplating Return Of LIV Players

Spouses Elina Svitolina And Gael Monfils Reach US Open Mixed Doubles Semifinals; Williams And Alcaraz Bounced

Obituaries

NANCY JEAN BLACKER

Nancy Jean Blacker, 87, passed away on August 24, 2026 in Neffs, OH. Nancy…

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