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Belmont County prosecutor reflects on the trials of 2025

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE —2025 has been an unusual year for Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan. He said that in all of his years in law, 2025 was the first year he’s seen three major convictions be eligible for parole in one year. He added that the prosecutor’s office is tasked with many ...

Steubenville High School science program gains research grant

Community

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville High School science students will utilize a $3,400 grant to review water quality and the presence of microplastics in fish found in local tributaries. Teacher Jessie Clark received the Environmental Stewardship Research Grant from the Foundation for Appalachian ...

Victim identified in Martins Ferry New Year’s Eve house fire

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MARTINS FERRY — The victim of the New Year’s Eve house fire in Martins Ferry has been identified, and a GoFundMe page has been established for her family. Martins Ferry Fire Chief I Justin Smith confirmed that 74-year-old Deborah L. Wilson was killed when a Pearl Street duplex quickly ...

Edison Local Schools receive gold award for its PBIS programs

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HAMMONDSVILLE — Edison Local Schools are celebrating after earning a gold award from the state for its Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices. The district received the distinction from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for initiatives to bolster and ...

Ohio debate over viable child care facility fraud heats up

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(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 ...

Mindful strategies for health resolutions

Community

STEUBENVILLE — As the calendar turns to a new year, many area residents feel the pressure to overhaul their lifestyles overnight. However, Trinity Health System, a part of CommonSpirit Health, is encouraging the community to trade “all-or-nothing” thinking for a more compassionate, ...