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Lawmakers say Medicaid changes could save millions

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A bipartisan group of Ohio legislators wants to change the state’s Medicaid program in a way they say could save hundreds of millions of dollars each year. The plan, called Medicaid Savings Act, would reduce administrative costs by simplifying the Medicaid system, which would increase the ...

Shadyside students take part in mock DUI trial ahead of prom

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SHADYSIDE — From a staged crash scene to a courtroom trial, Shadyside High School students experienced the real-world consequences of drunk driving in a two-day mock exercise ahead of prom. Student council held a mock trial Thursday morning following a mock DUI crash held a day earlier. The ...

Martins Ferry police chief says levy renewal is crucial

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MARTINS FERRY — Voters in Martins Ferry will decide this May whether to renew the city’s 5-mill police levy, a measure officials say is essential to maintaining current staffing levels and emergency response without increasing taxes. The levy, originally approved by voters and last ...

Bids for Wheeling Gateway Center Opened, Under Review

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WHEELING — Bids were opened Thursday for the construction contract for the eagerly anticipated building phases of the multimillion-dollar Wheeling Gateway Center project. Officials from the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, Wheeling Heritage, the city of Wheeling, Tipping Point and ...

Art show to celebrate community and country in St. Clairsville

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Stifle Art Center and the city will host a "Spirit of America" — 250th Anniversary of America art show at the Unified Bank Jr. Rec Center. The enrollment deadline for artists is 4:30 p.m. April 20. After registering, artwork must be dropped off at the Jr. Rec Center on ...

Bellaire council, mayor clear the air in special meeting

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BELLAIRE – Bellaire Village Council and Mayor Robert Dodrill held a special meeting Wednesday morning in hopes to not only clear the air among themselves, but to provide transparency to residents. Dodrill announced his resignation from the seat last Thursday, after just three months on the ...