WOODSFIELD – OhioRISE got the word out about the services available in Monroe County during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The agency strengthened its partnership with the Monroe HOPE Alliance during the fifth annual mental health awareness walk organized by the alliance. Participants ...
STEUBENVILLE — A golf scramble, events designed to recreate the supper club experience and recognition of the sacrifice of America's veterans will all be a part of this year's Dean Martin Hometown Festival. The year's festival, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary, is scheduled ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
