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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 county ...

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 ...

Shadyside students take part in mock DUI trial ahead of prom

SHADYSIDE — From a staged crash scene to a courtroom trial, Shadyside High School students experienced the real-world consequences of drunk driving in a two-day mock exercise ahead of prom. Student council held a mock trial Thursday morning following a mock DUI crash held a day earlier. The ...

Martins Ferry police chief says levy renewal is crucial

MARTINS FERRY — Voters in Martins Ferry will decide this May whether to renew the city’s 5-mill police levy, a measure officials say is essential to maintaining current staffing levels and emergency response without increasing taxes. The levy, originally approved by voters and last ...

Bids for Wheeling Gateway Center Opened, Under Review

WHEELING — Bids were opened Thursday for the construction contract for the eagerly anticipated building phases of the multimillion-dollar Wheeling Gateway Center project. Officials from the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, Wheeling Heritage, the city of Wheeling, Tipping Point and ...

Bellaire council, mayor clear the air in special meeting

BELLAIRE – Bellaire Village Council and Mayor Robert Dodrill held a special meeting Wednesday morning in hopes to not only clear the air among themselves, but to provide transparency to residents. Dodrill announced his resignation from the seat last Thursday, after just three months on the ...