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Veteran-owned business strives to provide ethical tech recycling

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A new veteran-owned business has opened its doors in St. Clairsville, providing a safe and trusted way for residents to recycle their electronic appliances. Zero Tech Waste is located at 47865 Reservoir Rd. and offers office drop-offs, residential pick-ups, business ...

WVU Medicine opens rapid care center in Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY — When East Ohio Regional Hospital closed its doors this past March, WVU Medicine saw an opportunity to fill the void EORH left in the Martins Ferry community. On Friday morning, WVU Medicine opened its rapid care center in Martins Ferry. WVU Medicine North Region ...

Barnesville ready to celebrate 61st annual Pumpkin Festival

BARNESVILLE — The 61st annual Pumpkin Festival will soon be underway. The Belmont County staple will run from Sept. 25-28 with the fan favorite Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off being held Wednesday, Sept. 24, starting at 6 p.m. The “voice of the Pumpkin Festival” John Rataiczak said that the ...

Tressel declines gubernatorial bid

LT. GOV. Jim Tressel has announced he will not run for Ohio governor in 2026, leaving Cincinnati Republican Vivek Ramaswamy as the presumptive GOP nominee and likely favorite to win. In a Facebook post Friday, Tressel — the former Youngstown State University president and Ohio State ...

Bridgeport receives second payment in nationwide class action lawsuit

BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport Village Council received its second check from a nationwide class action lawsuit filed three years ago. Law Director Michael Shaheen presented council a check for $306,660 during Tuesday evening’s meeting. DuPont, 3M, BASF and Tyco were all sued after the Ohio ...