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Monroe theatre hosts auction March 16

WOODSFIELD — An auction to benefit the historic Monroe Theatre in Woodsfield is coming up, with organizers bidding to raise funds for ongoing restoration at the building. The auction is slated for 10 a.m. March 16 at the theater, located at 104 N. Main St. in Woodsfield. There is still ...

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Belmont County retired teachers to meet ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Retired Teachers Association will hold a luncheon and meeting at noon April 4 at Mehlman’s Cafeteria. Attendees do not need to make a reservation. They will go through the line and pay for their own meal, so they ...

EPA says EP surface water remediation approaching milestone

EAST PALESTINE — The Region 5 Environmental Protection Agency reported in its latest update to the agency’s informational website dedicated to last year’s East Palestine train derailment, that remediation efforts are approaching a milestone with plans to return the natural flow of water ...

Questions remain about EGCC situation

STEUBENVILLE—Two months after they raided Eastern Gateway Community College’s administrative offices, the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit still won’t say exactly what it is they’re looking for. The state denied a Herald-Star request Wednesday for copies of the search ...

Another person charged in snake death case

WELLSBURG — A Wellsburg man has joined his wife in a criminal case in which the two have been accused of causing the death of nearly a dozen snakes. Austin L. Slider, 23, of 2244 Marianna St. has been charged with cruelty to animals in Brooke County Magistrate Court, where his case is ...

Sonny Boy to reopen Sunday

BRIDGEPORT — Sonny Boy Family Restaurant will reopen its doors at 7 a.m. on Sunday. The restaurant closed on Feb. 18 for renovations. Most of the renovations took place in the kitchen and dish room. “We replaced the floors, took everything out and cleaned everything from top to bottom, ...