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Regulation of e-bikes proposed

Two Ohio legislators plan to introduce legislation imposing regulation on electric “e-bikes” the lawmakers say are killling and injuring an alarming number of young people. The proposed legislation would require registration of the bikes and passage of a safety class before riding them. Emergency room workers, mayors, and school teachers are among those who have requested bill, the legislators said. “This is something that I don’t think is a partisan issue,” said Sen. Bill DeMora D-Columbus. “It’s a safety issue." The bill has not yet been introduced but potential ...

Bridgeport first graders get a visit from high school

BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Elementary School’s first graders were delighted to get a visit from their elders at the high school early October when the high schoolers shared a storybook at each first-grade class. Bridgeport Exempted Village School District is committed to building those ...

Belmont fire department opens new station after 127 years

BELMONT – After years of planning, Belmont Volunteer Fire Department has a new home. The volunteer fire department celebrated the opening of its new fire station Friday just on the opposite side of Barrister Street, where the old station is located. Fire chief Bob Mills said his department ...

Jury selection set for Griffin double homicide trial

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Jury selection for Andrew Issac Griffin's double homicide trial will occur on Oct. 21 and 22 at 8:30 a.m. in Dowler Hall at Belmont College. Griffin is accused of killing his Salsa Joe’s Restaurant business partner, Thomas Strussion, and his wife, Angela Strussion. The ...

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Martins Ferry BOE to meet The Martins Ferry City School District Board of Education will hold its regular board meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, in the Martins Ferry City School District Administrative Building. Individuals who wish to be placed on the agenda must notify the Treasurer no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact the Superintendent's Office at 740-633-1732 Barnesville BOE holding special meeting The Barnesville Exempted Village School District will hold a special board of ...