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State finds $1M in taxpayer funded childcare overpayments

After a what officials called a random sample review of taxpayer-funded licensed childcare centers in Ohio, a state agency found $1 million in overpayments and has terminated agreements with 10 centers. “Four hundred providers represent a statistically valid sampling of the total number of providers with agreements to provide publicly funded childcare in Ohio,” the Department of Children and Youth said in a news release. “These reviews included an in-depth analysis of attendance records and practice. “ The centers no longer receiving state funding following are in ...

23rd annual National yard sale comes through Belmont County

MARTINS FERRY – Countless Belmont County residents spent their Friday attending yard sales across Belmont County -- and they'll have plenty more opportunities this weekend to peruse them -- as part of the National Road Yard Sale. This weekend marks the 23rd annual National Road Yard Sale ...

Burlington opens at Ohio Valley Mall

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – For the first time in more than 20 years, Burlington will now call the Ohio Valley Mall home. The store opened its doors bright and early on Friday morning at the former Sears location. Shoppers eagerly waited in line, which was headed by Martins Ferry resident Nathan ...

Economists say Ohio gas tax holiday savings not enough

The squeeze Ohioans are feeling from increased gas prices will not be resolved by short-term fixes, says a survey of economists within the state. Experts weighed in on the prospect of a three-month gas tax holiday proposed in the House by Republican Reps. Adam C. Bird of New Richmond and Ty D. Matthews of Findlay. The bill introduced earlier this month would slash gas taxes by half from 38.5 to 19.25 cents per gallon for 90 days. Natural gas would be reduced from 47 to 23.5 cents per gallon. If passed, the bill would go into effect immediately, aimed at providing relief during the ...

Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he pondered moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the agreement has not been finalized. Ahead of the meeting, Trump said ...

Datebook

SATURDAY MARKET AT THE PIKE — The Pike 40 in Morristown hosts a farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon beginning April 4 and continuing through the season. BACKWOODS BASH FESTIVAL — SlapNasty Entertainment will host the Backwoods Bash May 29-31 at Holistic Acres Event Center in Cadiz. The weekend festival will feature live country rap and hick-hop performances, camping, vendors and entertainment throughout the weekend. Tickets are available at the SlapNasty Entertainment website. COMMUNITY SALE — Relevant Worship Center will host a community sale May 30 from 8 a.m.-2 ...