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Ohio pulls 1,200 commercial truck licenses for immigration guidelines

The state of Ohio is downgrading the commercial driver’s license of 1,200 foreign-born truck drivers for failing to meet new federal requirements on documenting proof that they are in the United States legally. The drivers will be downgraded to a Class D license, which can’t be used to legally drive a commercial vehicle in the U.S., Ohio Department of Public Safety spokesman Bret Crow told The Center Square. “Those receiving this notice who believe their documents do meet the updated federal standards may request a hearing with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to dispute the ...

Legislation would force review of utility company projections

A pair of Ohio state senators want to tighten scrutiny of utility company electric-usage projections, hoping to avoid expensive new power plants that may not be needed. “The forecasts must be real,” State Sen. Mark Romanchuk, R-Ontario, said at a news conference Tuesday. “Forecast is not demand. A speculative project that may never use a single megawatt in Ohio should not become the excuse for costs that real customers are forced to pay.” Romanchuk co-sponsored Senate Bill 457, the Electricity Forecast Integrity Act, to “encourage more accurate forecasting to prevent ...

Belmont County receives Coordinated Transit Plan presentation

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Commission was presented Wednesday with a new Coordinated Transit Plan for Human Services during its regular meeting. The plan was presented by Ethan Combs, transportation planner with the Bel-O-Mar Regional Council. Also present was Chad Zambori, ...

‘Heavy Metal Experience’ Leading To Trade Jobs For Recent Grads

WHEELING – Many of today’s recent high school graduates are seeking a “heavy metal experience” in construction trades, and also the opportunity to start earning solid wages the day after commencement. “The Heavy Metal Summer Experience," sponsored though the Sheet Metal Workers ...

Martins Ferry’s Chirpas OVAC 3A Softball Player of Year

Photo by Kim North Martins Ferry’s Giana Chirpas, left, was named the OVAC Class 3A Softball Player of the Year after leading the Purple Riders to their second consecutive championship. She is pictured with assistant OVAC Softball Director Ed Cihy.