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Trump defends Iran war, offers few new details in address

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sought on Wednesday to explain his rationale for the war against Iran at a pivotal moment at home and abroad, but he offered few new details as he amasses extraordinary executive authority to prosecute the military operation. The war is fast becoming ...

Belmont DJFS discusses its work during Child Abuse Prevention Month

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – April was declared Child Abuse Prevention Month in Belmont County by the county's board of commissioners Wednesday morning. Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services Director Jeff Felton and Administrator Christine Parker spoke to the board about what the ...

Monroe Co. school bus driver surprised with 90th birthday celebration

WOODSFIELD – Paul Dietrich is keeping his wheels in motion. On Wednesday evening, the 90-year-old Switzerland of Ohio school bus driver was surprised by friends, family, and co-workers with a birthday party. The party at Monroe Central High School was made possible by his three children ...

The Health Plan to sponsor Bethlehem Apostolic Temple Easter food distribution

WHEELING – The annual Easter distribution of food at Bethlehem Apostolic Church in North Wheeling has found a new sponsor. The Health Plan announced it will sponsor the event, set to take place beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at the North Wheeling Community Dream Center. Meanwhile, the church ...

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years. Carrying three Americans and one Canadian, the 32-story ...