In a state like Ohio, where the high school sports competition is among the most heated in the country, it’s a massive achievement to climb to the top of the mountain and win a state title. And local athletes were able to do just that this year. The highlight was Monroe Central High ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — For the past six years the Ohio Valley Mall and St. Clairsville Sunrise Rotary has been proving that New Years Eve isn’t just for adults. Before the champagne is popped and the ball is dropped “Noon Year’s Eve” will have children of all ages ringing in the new ...

BRIDGEPORT — Mayor Norma Teasdale is informing residents that three seats of village council will be vacant as we enter into the new year. Bob Bennington, Dory Dunkle and Ben Lentz’s terms will come to an end on Dec. 31 leaving those seats up for the taking. Teasdale said that if ...

(The Center Square) — Ohio’s standing as one of the country’s most populous states continues to slip, and the lack of jobs is the reason why, according to a survey of state economists. In a survey released by Scioto Analysis, 20 of 23 state economists point to employment as the major ...

SHADYSIDE — 2025 was not a smooth year for Shadyside Village Council. For the better half of the year, the meetings were full of infighting which led to residents feeling like the council wasn’t being transparent with the community. In April, former council member Nick Ferrelli was ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — History was made in November with the Cannabist Company opening its doors to become the first recreational and medical marijuana dispensary in Belmont County. Located at 51710 National Road East, the store is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 ...