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The 2024 Charlie Wilson Leadership Program takes place at OUE

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Ohio University Eastern came alive recently as 27 high school students from Harrison Central, Bridgeport, Union Local, Martins Ferry and Barnesville high schools gathered for the 2024 Charlie Wilson Leadership Program. This annual event, part of an initiative honoring the ...

Monroe County Land Bank awarded nearly $800,000 in state grant funding

WOODSFIELD — The Monroe County Land Bank announced the award of $797,222 in grant funding from Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development through the Brownfield Remediation Program. This funding will support the cleanup and redevelopment of two sites in Monroe County. The ...

Local restaurant embracing Christmas theme and spirit

WINTERSVILLE — Visitors to Pastaio Trattoria Italiana during four weekends this month will have an opportunity to support a local charity while enjoying a new Christmas-themed feature. Owner and chef Giuseppe DiGristina has established a pop-up bar, decorated for the holidays, in the ...

Boscov’s announces holiday deals and giveaways

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Boscov’s presents its best holiday gift-giving offers to ensure a fun and stress-free shopping experience. Through Sunday, Dec. 8, Boscov’s is offering 15% off holiday gift cards, which make a great gift and can be used starting Dec. 26. Also, on Sunday, Boscov’s is ...

Will more Salt Fork State Park and wildlife areas be fracked?

COLUMBUS — The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission will consider fracking two large tracts at Salt Fork State Park, two wildlife areas and two rights-of-way along state highways at its Monday meeting. The 1 p.m. meeting will be held at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Charles D. ...

Chavez announces funding for community development projects

COLUMBUS — State Sen. Brian Chavez, R-Marietta, announced over $1.5 million will fund several infrastructure and public service projects in multiple counties. “It is important that we provide financial assistance to our local communities to help support their infrastructure needs,” ...