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Seismic shift: Southeast Ohio sees earthquake numbers rise in 2025

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The number of earthquakes in Southeast Ohio have greatly shot upward in the past year, according to a database kept by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Since Jan.1, 2025, at least 173 tremors have been recorded in Washington, Athens, Guernsey, Belmont, Hocking, Meigs, Jackson and ...

Belmont County prosecutor reflects on the trials of 2025

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE —2025 has been an unusual year for Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan. He said that in all of his years in law, 2025 was the first year he’s seen three major convictions be eligible for parole in one year. He added that the prosecutor’s office is tasked with many ...

Steubenville High School science program gains research grant

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STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville High School science students will utilize a $3,400 grant to review water quality and the presence of microplastics in fish found in local tributaries. Teacher Jessie Clark received the Environmental Stewardship Research Grant from the Foundation for Appalachian ...

Victim identified in Martins Ferry New Year’s Eve house fire

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MARTINS FERRY — The victim of the New Year’s Eve house fire in Martins Ferry has been identified, and a GoFundMe page has been established for her family. Martins Ferry Fire Chief I Justin Smith confirmed that 74-year-old Deborah L. Wilson was killed when a Pearl Street duplex quickly ...

Edison Local Schools receive gold award for its PBIS programs

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HAMMONDSVILLE — Edison Local Schools are celebrating after earning a gold award from the state for its Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices. The district received the distinction from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for initiatives to bolster and ...