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Tunnel removal to affect Ohio 7 traffic

STRATTON — Drivers on Ohio 7 in the Stratton area should expect delays, albeit short ones, as crews work on dismantling the tunnel over the highway adjacent to the former W.H. Sammis Power Plant. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced north- and southbound traffic in that area ...

St. C. council mulls changing downtown signage guidelines

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Businesses in St. Clairsville’s historic downtown may soon be able to showcase their businesses in a way they previously weren’t allowed. The St. Clairsville City Council on Tuesday night discussed the possibility of passing an ordinance to allow businesses in historic ...

Ferry board of education to hold vote despite public opinion posal

MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry City School District Board of Education will vote Thursday evening on a proposal to shift a portion of property tax to a fund that would help offset millions the district is paying on previous improvements to its schools. The change would increase ...

Hikers can enjoy Raven Rocks trip this Saturday

BEALLSVILLE — Nature enthusiasts can enjoy a look at the cliffs, icicles and frozen waterfalls found at Raven Rocks during a winter hike with Captina Conservancy this weekend. Raven Rocks, which is a little over 1,000 acres outside of Beallsville and in southern Belmont County, is a ...

Development leaders consider Ohio River Commission of Ohio’s future

CINCINNATI — Riverside development leaders from up and down the Ohio River considered the future of the recently approved Ohio River Commission of Ohio during a gathering last week. Representatives from several agencies — including the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning ...

Bellaire home a total loss after fire

BELLAIRE — Bellaire Volunteer Fire Department officials deemed a home on Jefferson Street a total loss after a fire started on the home’s second floor and tore through the structure. One person was in the building when the fire began around 11 a.m. Monday and was able to evacuate. ...