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Ohio Valley School Districts Keeping An Eye On Rising Fuel Costs

WHEELING – The price of diesel is approaching $6 a gallon as the current school year winds down, and school officials admit that, if the trend doesn’t change over the summer, some changes with school transportation next year might be necessary. Union Local Schools Superintendent Zak ...

‘Night of Hope’ being held tonight

In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, and with a focus on local youth and their families, the Ohio Valley community is invited to support “A Night of Hope” on Thursday, May 7 at St. Clairsville High School. Bob Holmes has played more than 20,000 games of One-Man Volleyball against professional and student athletes. His record stands at more than 20,000 wins against 470 losses. He has beaten professional athletes such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, and Baltimore Orioles and has been recognized twice by Ripley's Believe It or Not for having played more ...

Police Reports

Martins Ferry Police Department Tuesday 2:31 a.m. — Officers were out on the 600 Block of Columbus Ave for a noise complaint. Officers did not hear anything on scene. 9:20 a.m. — Martins Ferry PD assisted the SRO with an incident at the school. 9:45 a.m. — Officers were out on the 700 Block of Monroe St with a dog running at large. Belmont County Animal Shelter was contacted. Officers cleared. 10:40 a.m. — A traffic stop was initiated on State Route 7 near Hanover St. The driver was identified as a female. A written citation was issued for a speed violation. 11:54 a.m. ...

Ferguson coasts to Republican nomination for Ohio’s 96th District seat

STEUBENVILLE — Incumbent state Rep. Ron Ferguson emerged from Tuesday’s primary election with the Republican nomination for another term in Ohio’s House of Representatives locked up. Ferguson, a Wintersville resident, will now take on Democrat Charrie L. Foglio in the November general ...