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Incumbent Laura Wakim Chapman gets GOP nod for West Virginia Senate District 1

Local News May 13, 2026

WHEELING – Incumbent West Virginia Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman won the Republican nomination to the West Virginia Senate District 1 seat on Tuesday, setting up a tightly contested race in the Nov. 3 general election. Chapman defeated former Eagle Manufacturing President and CEO Joe Eddy, receiving 4,023 votes to Eddy’s 2,761. The winner will next face current Delegate Shawn Fluharty, D-Ohio, who ran uncontested for the Senate District 1 Democratic nomination on Tuesday. “I want to thank voters from the bottom of my heart for entrusting me again,” Chapman said. “Of course, we ...

City leaders question future of Martins Ferry’s 100-year-old municipal building

Local News May 13, 2026

MARTINS FERRY — With the roof of the more than century old Martins Ferry Municipal Building continuing to deteriorate, city officials say they are nearing a crossroads on whether to repair the aging structure or pursue construction of a new facility altogether. During a recent discussion ...

Viola upsets Zatezalo in Republican race for District 2 House seat

Community May 13, 2026

WEIRTON – A political newcomer unseated a long-time incumbent in the race for the Republican nomination for West Virginia's House of Delegates District 2 on Tuesday night. According to unofficial votes, Tony Viola of Weirton received a total of 626 votes, compared to 465 votes for incumbent ...

Grants aim to spark tourism, celebrate history across Belmont County

Local News May 13, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Tourism Council Board of Directors is pleased to announce that nearly $120,000 has been awarded to 45 nonprofit organizations across Belmont County through its 2026 Grant Assistance Program. The GAP Grant Program is designed to help “fill in the gap” ...

Capito wins overwhelmingly in GOP Senate primary, Anderson to provide Democratic challenge

Local News May 13, 2026

CHARLESTON - In a closed Republican primary, GOP voters gave U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore their seal of approval Tuesday night to seek a third six-year term, while voters in the Democratic primary endorsed the campaign of Morgantown community organizer Rachel Fetty Anderson over former state senate ...

Rotary celebrates 96 years, honors student leaders

Local News May 13, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The St. Clairsville Noon Rotary Club celebrated its 96th anniversary Tuesday evening at the Rotary Shelter in Memorial Park. During the celebration, the club presented its annual scholarship to three St. Clairsville High School seniors: Taylor Tucker, Rachael Lampert and ...