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Federal EPA to test St. C. water supply for ‘forever chemicals’

Local News

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The federal EPA will soon be testing St. Clairsville’s water for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substance levels. PFAS are commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” According to the National Institute of Environmental Health and Science, PFAS are a large, ...

Wall Street pulls near its all-time high

Business

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose near their record levels on Wednesday as mixed data on the economy kept alive hopes that a cut to interest rates is coming soon. The S&P 500 gained 0.3% and pulled within 0.6% of its all-time high set in late October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ...

Church embraces Pope’s visit to Lebanon

Community

WHEELING — American-born Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon this week, and the move touched the heart of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church members in Wheeling. It marked the first foreign trip for Leo XIV, who also made a stop in Turkey. Since 1967, a Pope has visited the Lebanese ...

West Liberty University earns CAEP Accreditation

Community

WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University announced Wednesday that it has earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). “These providers meet high standards so that their students receive an education that prepares them to succeed in a diverse ...

OVAC to add girls wrestling tournament

Local News

WHEELING — The Ron Mauck Wrestling Championships have always been considered one of the ‘crown jewels’ of the OVAC. The 72nd edition will have some extra sparkle. After several years of surveying schools and coaches, the OVAC announced Wednesday morning that the Executive Board ...