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Ohio lawmakers suspend state gas tax for 90 days

In a politically charged election year, the Ohio Legislature on Wednesday suspended the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel for 90 days as drivers grapple with soaring prices at the pump due to international events and other factors. The suspension will cost the state treasury about $725 million and save individual motorists about $3 a week, according to lawmakers. “Gov. [Mike] DeWine intends to sign the bill,” spokesman Dan Tierney told The Center Square. Lawmakers passed the bill as an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect as soon as DeWine signs it, eliminating the ...

Story with Video: Massive crowd attends Wall That Heals opening ceremony

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The organizers of The Wall That Heals visit, which began Thursday with an opening ceremony, had hoped to see a strong turnout to welcome the display to the Belmont County Fairgrounds. Those wishes were granted. Hundreds of residents flocked fairgrounds to create a ...

Shadyside native is the oldest person on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A Shadyside native is the oldest person whose name appears on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and his granddaughter is keeping his memory alive. Kenna Clyde Taylor was 62 years old when he died during active service in Vietnam on September 21, 1970. He was a Petty ...