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Dems offer taxpayer-funded college tuition plan in Ohio

For many Americans, the cost of higher education has become increasingly prohibitive and its rewards ever more nebulous. Some Ohio legislators are hoping to close the distance toward higher education by offering tuition-free access to public institutions through a bill introduced in the House last week. To cover the cost of free tuition, the bill would levy a tax on the state’s highest earners, those making more than $500,000 annually. “This economy has made higher education increasingly important for career success and financial stability. It is our moral obligation to provide ...

Run For The Wall riders honor fallen veterans in St. Clairsville

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — More than 200 motorcyclists rumbled into St. Clairsville early Monday to commemorate Memorial Day, a national holiday honoring military members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The riders were part of Run For The Wall, a group that rides across the country with a final ...

BCI investigating fatal police shooting in Steubenville

No new details have been released of the officer-involved shooting that unfolded after a man allegedly brandishing a gun refused to comply with law enforcement and was shot and killed. According to the initial press release issued by Steubenville Police Chief Ken Anderson, officers responded ...

'Freedom isn't free'

WINTERSVILLE — Mike Petrella offered a reminder of what Memorial Day stands for. "We always remember that freedom isn't free, and we honor our fallen heroes. Today is not a day off from work, it's not a day about a barbecue, it's not a day to go swimming. It is a day to remember why you are ...

American Legion Post 1 remembers fallen service members

WHEELING — American Legion Post 1, veterans and families remembered and honored service members who died while serving the country during a Memorial Day service Monday. Dozens attended the ceremony, which was held at the post’s new home in Elm Grove this year instead of Wheeling Heritage ...

Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting Sunday evening that left one man dead. According to a release issued by Police Chief Ken Anderson, officers responded to a call about 5 p.m. Sunday regarding a person with a firearm in the 900 block of Brady ...