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From foundry to future: Warwood site eyed for 100-megawatt data center campus

WHEELING – A new computing and energy technology campus is being eyed for a former industrial site in Warwood, where a phase-by-phase development plan ultimately includes a large-scale data center expansion with 100 megawatt regional compute hub capabilities. Word on the sale of the former ...

Ohio Valley native to represent West Virginia at Miss America competition

MARTINSBURG — The Ohio Valley will be represented on the Miss America stage this fall after a Wheeling Park High School graduate was crowned Miss West Virginia on Saturday night. Elizabeth Romanek beamed as she was crowned the winner. Her win was not a surprise to many, after the Miss ...

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Tax bills to be mailed STEUBENVILLE — Tax bills for the second half of 2025 will be mailed today, according to Jefferson County Treasurer Brian J. Scarpone. Scarpone noted that the final day for payment without penalty will be Aug. 4. Those who do not receive a bill in the next several ...

Heavy rain triggers road closures, high water

WHEELING — Heavy rainfall and flash flooding Monday led to multiple road closures and reports of high water in Elm Grove,Triadelphia, West Liberty and other parts of Ohio County as storms moved through the region. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued flash flood warnings Monday ...

Dean Martin legacy gets a modern mic check at Sycamore Center

STEUBENVILLE — An idea to recreate the old amateur-hour format that pushed a young Dino Crocetti toward becoming one of the greatest entertainers of all time brought young talent to the stage Saturday. Crocetti’s win in that competition, held at the old Capitol Theater that once stood on ...

Martins Ferry steps up E-Bike enforcement amid growing safety concerns

MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry Police Department is increasing enforcement of laws governing electric bicycles, motorized bicycles and powered scooters after receiving a growing number of complaints about unsafe riding throughout the city. In a letter to residents this month, Police Chief ...