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State funding clears way for Martins Ferry Sixth Street repairs

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MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry is moving forward with plans to repair the Sixth Street extension after securing $750,000 in assistance through the Ohio Public Works Commission. City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution authorizing the city to submit the necessary application to the Ohio Public Works Commission’s State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement programs and execute contracts required for the project. The funding includes a $675,000 emergency grant and a $75,000 interest-free loan that the city will repay over 20 years. The money will be ...

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Bellaire Utilities Committee to meet BELLAIRE — The Village of Bellaire Utilities Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the council chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Union Local board to meet MORRISTOWN — The Union Local School District Board of Education will hold its regular board meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the high school Learning Center. Downtown District Review Board to meet ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Downtown District Review Board will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the City Council chambers at the Municipal ...

Rolling back the years: Bellaire revives bike decorating tradition

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BELLAIRE — Terriann Bonfini is setting out to bring back an old tradition during Bellaire High School’s Homecoming parade. A bicycle decorating competition will take place Sept. 11, with all nonmotorized bicycles, scooters, baby strollers, Big Wheels and other forms of nonmotorized ...

St. Clairsville announces plans for $2.7 million recreation center

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The St. Clairsville Recreation Department has announced plans for a new 20,000-square-foot recreation center. The Unified Bank Community Center will be built directly behind the St. Clairsville Amphitheater and will include an ADA-compliant public meeting room for St. ...