(The Center Square) – The debate over taxpayer-funded child care facilities across Ohio has intensified since State Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, called for an investigation earlier this week. Williams claims there have been multiple reports alleging fraud in publicly funded ...

(The Center Square) — The 2026 midterm elections promise to bring fierce competition as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress. All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election in 2026. However, analysts predict only 66 have at least a slight chance ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Hundreds of children and their families rang in 2026 during the Noon Year’s Eve Party on Wednesday at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville. The event included music by a DJ and a variety of activities and informational booths throughout the mall. At noon, hundreds ...

WHEELING — A new life entered the world just after midnight on New Year’s Day and became the newest and youngest resident of the Ohio Valley. Baby boy Beekon Ray Meade was born to Brooke and Phillip Meade of Woodsfield at 12:18 a.m. Thursday at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. He was the ...

MARTINS FERRY — One person is confirmed dead after a Wednesday morning fire destroyed a Pearl Street duplex in Martins Ferry, while damaging others. Martins Ferry Fire Chief I Justin Smith said Wednesday afternoon that the victim’s family had been notified and there were members of the ...

(The Center Square) — More than 100,000 Ohioans working for minimum wage can expect a raise on Thursday. The state’s minimum wage, tied to inflation, will go from $10.70 an hour to $11 in the new year, impacting 103,800 people currently paid less than the new figure. Also, the tipped ...