ST. CLAIRSVILLE – As the 250th anniversary of the country is underway, St. Clairsville Mayor Kathryn Thalman is asking not only city council but residents for ideas of how the city should honor and celebrate the country. Thalman said that she recently spoke with recreation director Eric Gay ...

EAST PALESTINE — President Donald Trump said his administration will provide $10 million to East Palestine toward its ongoing economic recovery after a Feb. 3, 2023, train derailment. In a social media post, Trump, a Republican, wrote the $10 million would come from the U.S. Economic ...

MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry’s transition to free downtown parking remains a topic of discussion among city leaders, as Safety Director and Code Administrator Melissa Yeso clarified Wednesday what the new policy means for businesses, customers and residents in the commercial ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County Juvenile Court received $16,201 from Moose Lodge 2504. Lodge administrator Chad Baugh said that the donation comes from the lodge’s gambling machines — 60% of the gambling proceeds each year are required by Ohio law to be donated to an organization or ...

COLUMBUS — Several area fire departments will share in more than $593,000 in grant money from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry. The money is being distributed through the ODNR's Volunteer Fire Assistance program and will be spread among 95 projects for fire ...

CHARLESTON – House Finance Committee leaders said they are still receiving input before unveiling an updated version of its originating bill reforming the Hope Scholarship, while Hope funding received a focus as the state Senate passed its budget Friday. The House Finance Committee met ...