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JobsOhio controversy prompts legislative action

The involvement of an Ohio non-profit group in a controversy that led to the resignation of The Ohio State University’s president has prompted proposed legislation to increase oversight of the agency. The proposed JobsOhio Transparency Act follows the resignation of former Ohio State ...

‘Twin Pops’ Go Natural With Their Food Dyes

WHEELING – The rainbow of colors in a bag of Ziegenfelder “Twin Pops” made in Wheeling will now come from natural sources. But parents might not want to tell their children that vegetables have found their way into the frozen confection. “We have been preparing for years, knowing ...

Community comes together to brighten Easter for children in need

MARTINS FERRY — It’s that time of year again: the Discovery Toys Easter basket program is hopping along. Discovery Toys consultant Pat Marcum said she retired in 2013 and later discovered Discovery Toys, which she believes is a great organization. “It’s a wonderful company that sells ...

Ohio speeds ahead in road, bridge rankings

(The Center Square) – Ohio taxpayers are getting more mileage on the money the state invests in maintaining and improving its highways, according to a new report from the Reason Foundation. The Buckeye State has jumped from 10th to fifth in the nation for cost-effectiveness as measured by ...

90 years ago, Wheeling suffered through its worst flood on record

WHEELING — What was seen nine decades ago this week in the city of Wheeling has never been seen within its boundaries since – and Wheeling’s residents would love to keep it that way. On March 19, 1936, Wheeling saw the worst recorded flood in its history. A combination of heavy snow ...

Local Briefs

Flushing Twp. Cemetery clean-up set Flushing Township's annual cemetery clean-up at Rock Hill Cemetery, Oak Grove Cemetery and Belmont Ridge Cemetery is set in preparation of mowing season. Any grave blankets, grave pillows or decorations outside of the allowed 1-foot perimeter of the ...