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DeWine, Tressel announce Ohio one of five states selected for federal pilot to boost self-sufficiency, strengthen families

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio is one of five states selected by the Trump Administration for a new pilot program that will help individuals overcome barriers to employment and move from public assistance to self-sufficiency. Ohio was chosen for the pilot by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Administration for Children and Families for the purpose of finding innovative approaches to promote work and reduce government dependency. “Every day in Ohio, we are working to help people reach their full potential. Part of that ...

BBB’s shredding, e-cycling event returns to St. Michael’s Saturday

WHEELING — The Better Business Bureau is bringing its annual document shredding and electronics recycling event to the St. Michael Angelus Center on National Road in Wheeling this weekend. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 27, at 1225 National Road, and as ...

Annual Heart Walk raises over $61,000 to fight heart disease, strokes

WHEELING — Beth Kuhn advises people to listen to their bodies when it comes to predicting and fighting heart disease, but she is also the first to admit that too often, the symptoms are silent. Kuhn, an employee of WesBanco, served as chair of the 2025 Ohio Valley Heart Walk, which took ...

Legislation introduced to honor Charlie Kirk

State Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, introduced legislation to designate Oct. 14 as Charlie Kirk Memorial Day in Ohio, in honor of the conservative political activist assassinated Sept. 10. Oct. 14 is Kirk’s birthday. Cutrona said: “In recognition of Charlie Kirk’s tireless dedication to conservative values and his profound impact on the political discourse, I’m proud to introduce a bill making Oct. 14 ‘Charlie Kirk Memorial Day’ in Ohio.” Cutrona added, “His leadership has inspired countless young individuals to take a stand for freedom. This day will serve as a ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

At 12:58 p.m. Monday, a caller from an address on Summit Street in Bethesda reported that a male kept texting her and showed up at her house. She had two dates with him in July, and she was now seeking a civil protection order that she would like to have on file, according to the report. At 12:54 p.m. Monday, a deputy on a traffic stop on Interstate 470 east near exit 3 in Pultney Township issued a warning to a Pennsylvania motorist for following too closely and for speeding. At 10:46 a.m. Monday, a deputy on a special detail performed a walk through at Bellaire Middle School on ...

Boo at the Zoo returning to Oglebay

WHEELING — Creatures and candy await at the Good Zoo as the annual Halloween season festivities are right around the corner when Boo at the Zoo returns to Oglebay next week. Presented by the Ohio Valley Dairy Queen locations and the Hartley Law Group, this family-friendly fundraising event ...