COLUMBUS— Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield today announced the appointment of James V. Canepa as the first Superintendent of the Division of Cannabis Control. The Division is poised to ensure safety and regulation of both medical and non-medical cannabis, which is now legal for ...

BRIDGEPORT — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley presented Bridgeport Exempted Village School District with a $15,000 check to support Perkins Field during a board meeting Wednesday. Superintendent Brent Ripley said the organization has always shown generosity to the school ...

SHADYSIDE — The village will be looking for a new council member during the Christmas season. On Wednesday, Councilman Nick Ferrelli resigned following a closed-door session that lasted longer than two hours to discuss personnel. After the meeting, Mayor Bob Newhart said Ferrelli gave no ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County is working with the fair board toward a new structure that will change the face of the fairgrounds in 2024. Meanwhile, the fleet of vehicles at Senior Services of Belmont County will expand slightly to help meet the transportation needs of area ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year. The Fed’s message Wednesday strongly suggested that it is ...