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Policy group argues against data center moratorium, pushes transparency

Ohio should not pull the plug on data centers just yet, a non-profit policy group argues in a new policy paper. A better solution, according to The Buckeye Institute, is to make sure data centers cover all the costs they impose to taxpayers. “While Ohio policymakers should not dismiss legitimate public concerns about data centers, they should reject moratoriums on their construction,” Aswin Prabhakar, an economic research analyst at non-profit organization, said in a statement. “A better approach would increase transparency, require data center developers to bear the risks and ...

Democrats pack the house for annual Belmont County dinner

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The 66th annual Belmont County Democratic Party dinner was held Thursday evening at Undo’s West. The annual fundraising event featured Democratic Ohio attorney general candidate John Kulewicz, who spoke to a packed house. Kulewicz is running against Republican Keith ...

Students learn about Available trade jobs at Project BEST showcase

WHEELING -- Hundreds of Ohio Valley students learned about the trades and got hands-on experience during Project BEST's annual Building Construction Trades Showcase on Wednesday at Wheeling Park's skating rink. Several companies and trade workers set up informational tables inside the park's ...

History finds a new home at Morristown’s Black Horse Inn

MORRISTOWN – The Underground Railroad Experience at the Black Horse Inn will soon be open in Morristown. On Wednesday morning, Belmont County Tourism Council Executive Director Jackee Pugh announced that the historic museum will be opening its doors to the public on Nov. 13. Formerly known ...

Martins Ferry income tax increase dies on council floor

MARTINS FERRY — An effort to double Martins Ferry’s city income tax died Wednesday when no council member seconded Gus Harris’ motion to approve the proposed increase following its third reading. Harris had led the effort to increase the tax from 1% to 2%, calling the additional revenue ...