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First marijuana dispensary coming to Belmont County

BRIDGEPORT — The first marijuana dispensary in Belmont County could open by early 2026, offering cannabis products for both medical and recreational use. The dispensary, which will be operated by Cresco Labs, will be at 435 Main St. in Bridgeport. It is projected to open in 2026 with ...

Yorkville council names new member

YORKVILLE — After over 60 years on Yorkville Council Ronald Emerson has stepped down from his seat, and former council member Linda Mayhugh will take his place. Emerson hasn’t been able to fulfill his duties due to his health. Following his resignation, council held a special meeting to ...

Tough As Nails to again mix old favorites and new features

WHEELING — The Tough As Nails Urban Challenge presented by The Health Plan has, in just five years, become one of the crown jewels of the Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine. Scores of people in each of those years have tackled the course, which incorporates so much of ...

Happy Easter

T-L Photo/GAGE VOTA The Easter Bunny takes a picture with Oliver Meeker at the Ohio Valley Mall.

Local woman makes Easter baskets for children in need

BEALLSVILLE — A Beallsville woman gives away Easter baskets each year filled with goodies to the youth in children services. Pat Marcum began a Discovery Toys Easter basket program for children in need in Monroe County eight years ago. Then, five years ago, she expanded the program to ...

The bunny trail detours to St. Clairsville

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Easter Bunny had a convoy while hopping down the bunny trail on Friday. St. Clairsville Mayor Kathryn Thalman, St. Clairsville Outreach Officer Greg Clark, and Thalman’s dog Sammy escorted Peter Cottontail through the city. The group started their journey at ...