×

Local News

Directive kicks off Ohio’s 2026 election season

(The Center Square) — What appears to be an intense 2026 election season kicks off behind the scenes in Ohio. Secretary of State Frank LaRose directed county boards of elections to begin reprogramming registration systems with new district boundaries. The work has to be completed by Dec. ...

Plan for firefighter training center near site of Ohio derailment revived

(AP) — Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio. Building a training center to help prepare firefighters ...

Oglebay Institute brings its Nutcracker performance to St. Clairsville

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance is gearing up to bring its Nutcracker performance to the Unified Bank Jr. Rec Center for the first time. Located at 102 Fair Ave., the Unified Bank Jr. Rec Center will host the performance on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be ...

Volunteers step up to help with annual Thanksgiving Giveaway

WHEELING — People from all walks of life came together this weekend in a spirit of giving as the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple held its annual Thanksgiving giveaway at the North Wheeling Community Dream Center. The event has been taking place for decades with the intention of bringing a little ...

Consensus for power supply solution still elusive

(The Center Square) — Rapid expansion of data centers in the mid-Atlantic region has leaves its power grid’s operator, PJM, standing at a crossroads: how can electricity supply keep up with exponential growth in demand without spiking bills for ratepayers? After a Wednesday meeting with ...

Union Local student named 2025 SEBRA Specialty Act of the Year

MORRISTOWN — Union Local High School freshman Eme Martin performed at Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association National Finals in Lexington, Virginia, where she was named the 2025 SEBRA Specialty Act of the Year through a vote of her peers. Contestants are required to have a SEBRA card ...