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State’s proposed SNAP taxpayer-funded infusion plan questioned

Ohio’s most populated counties may see SNAP shortfalls topping $7 million under new federal funding, even with additional investments the state laid out in an appropriations bill moving through Ohio’s Senate. Democratic legislators are saying the state’s new formula, which is intended to offset federal cuts with a $10 million infusion from taxpayer funds and $2.5 million federal draw down, will disproportionately impact their districts. The bill offers up about $226,000 per county to supplement estimated federal reductions. In Shelby County with a population less than 50,000 ...

Wheeling man pleads guilty to murder of wife

A Wheeling man pleaded guilty Thursday to the murder of his wife in their Wheeling Island home, as well as the attempted murder of his father-in-law. Dwayne Herring, 54, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted arson. Sentencing will be held April 23. ...

Next Generation 911 is successfully implemented in Belmont County

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County 911 Director Bryan Minder informed the Belmont County Board of Commissioners that his department recently converted to Next Generation 911 -- a digital, internet-protocol-based system that will replace the analog 911 infrastructure that’s been in place for ...

Preliminary Hearing Set In Belmont County Bomb Threat Case

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The teenager accused of calling in bomb threats to several local businesses this week was arraigned on $1 million bond Thursday in Belmont County Eastern Division Court. Larry Allen Harvey, 18, appeared before Judge David Trouten via a live video feed at the Belmont ...

Martins Ferry faces sanitation setbacks

MARTINS FERRY — A series of operational setbacks has Martins Ferry leaders considering a potential increase in sanitation rates, city officials said during Wednesday's council meeting. Mayor John Davies said the city has had problems with its transfer station and trash collection equipment, ...

Form Energy expands with AI data center deal

WEIRTON – One week after announcing its first international deal, Form Energy entered into an agreement for its iron-air battery systems to support the energy needs of artificial intelligence data centers for a Colorado-based AI factory company. Officials with Form Energy and Crusoe made ...