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Local runners to take on Boston Marathon

WHEELING — Each year, about 30,000 runners are approved to run in the Boston Marathon, and this year, at least eight of them are coming from the Ohio Valley. The community of local competitors is leaving Saturday morning to participate in the historic 130th Boston Marathon, set to take ...

Iran reopens Strait Of Hormuz

BEIRUT — Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but U.S. President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program. Iranian ...

New owners celebrate past, toast the future of Good Mansion Wines

WHEELING – One of Wheeling's most celebrated gems – nestled amongst historic homes in East Wheeling – opened a new chapter this month as the new owners of Good Mansion Wines, Betsy Sweeny and Alex Panas, raised a glass to a remarkable past and a promising future for the beloved ...

Bridgeport Police gets $23K grant to modernize evidence room

BRIDGEPORT – The Bridgeport Police Department has received a $23,195 grant through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program to modernize its evidence room. Assistant Police Chief Darby Copeland said the department began the process of becoming state-accredited last year, which it achieved. With that accreditation, the department is able to apply for a variety of grants from the state. Bridgeport became the 11th police department in the state to be accredited, Copeland said. Since then, 24 more departments have achieved accreditation status. “This grant was ...

Harrison County revives K-9 program after nearly a decade

CADIZ — The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has revived its K-9 program after nearly a decade without one. Sadie is the newest addition to the office, and her handler, Devin Dowdle, said he believes the K-9 will help keep drugs out of the community. “This is a huge asset for the ...

Lawmakers say Medicaid changes could save millions

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 numbers of physicians participating in the program and reduce emergency care and urgent care visits. It is modeled after the Medicaid program in Connecticut. “We know that this has worked in Connecticut," State Sen. Louis W. Blessing, R-Colerain Township, said at a news conference. “And we know ...