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Martins Ferry council honors USPS on 250th anniversary

MARTINS FERRY — The United States Postal Service is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and the city of Martins Ferry marked the milestone Wednesday by honoring the agency’s long-standing service to the nation. Mayor John Davies presented Ron Green, vice president of the National ...

Wheeling mayor welcomes Pentecostal convention, praises faith-based outreach

TRIADELPHIA — Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder addressed attendees of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Ohio District Council convention Thursday at the Highlands Event Center, delivering a message focused on Christian charity while welcoming the Ohio District Council of Pentecostal ...

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP lawmakers joined every Democrat in voting for the ...

BBB Charitable & Educational Fund sponsoring scholarship essay contest

CANTON — The BBB Charitable & Educational Fund, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest eligible to Ohio Valley high school seniors that could reward them with scholarships up to $2,500. The BBB Life Lessons Essay Contest — a theme-based essay contest that challenges students to reflect ...

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting ...

Ferry appoints new safety director as officials reflect on deadly fire

MARTINS FERRY — Safety services took center stage at Wednesday’s Martins Ferry City Council meeting as Melissa Yeso was appointed safety director and officials reflected on last week’s catastrophic Pearl Street fire that claimed the life of one resident. “Unfortunately, we had some ...