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JobsOhio controversy prompts legislative action

The involvement of an Ohio non-profit group in a controversy that led to the resignation of The Ohio State University’s president has prompted proposed legislation to increase oversight of the agency. The proposed JobsOhio Transparency Act follows the resignation of former Ohio State ...

Families enjoy sensory-friendly matinee Towngate Theatre

WHEELING – Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre became an inclusive sensory-friendly space for a matinee showing of "The Secret Life of Pets" on Sunday afternoon. The free event, hosted by Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, provided free popcorn and discounted refreshments to attendees. ...

'Twin Pops' Go Natural With Their Food Dyes

WHEELING – The rainbow of colors in a bag of Ziegenfelder “Twin Pops” made in Wheeling will now come from natural sources. But parents might not want to tell their children that vegetables have found their way into the frozen confection. “We have been preparing for years, knowing ...

Ohio Valley Mall celebrates Golden Ticket Cinema opening

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Members of the St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the return of movie theaters at the Ohio Valley Mall with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at Golden Ticket Cinemas. President and CEO John Bloemeke said that the ceremony was a great way to celebrate the ...

90 years ago, Wheeling suffered through its worst flood on record

WHEELING — What was seen nine decades ago this week in the city of Wheeling has never been seen within its boundaries since – and Wheeling’s residents would love to keep it that way. On March 19, 1936, Wheeling saw the worst recorded flood in its history. A combination of heavy snow ...

St. Clairsville chili cook-off returns to Main Street

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Get your appetites ready for the St. Clairsville Main Street Small Business Association’s third annual chili cook-off on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participating businesses will host local chili makers, and attendees will be able to vote for their favorite. Each ...