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GovPilot rollout nears in Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY — The city of Martins Ferry is preparing to modernize the way it delivers municipal services with the implementation of GovPilot, a cloud-based software platform designed to streamline government operations and improve public access to city services. City Safety Director and ...

Ohio businesses expecting another worker’s comp dividend

Ohio businesses could be getting dividend checks from the state’s Workers‘ Compensation fund. The fund provides medical benefit and help with lost wages to businesses across the state. Currently it sits with about $24 billion in assets as what the state’s website calls one of the largest-run insurance systems in the country. In Ohio, rates for businesses have been steadily decreasing in recent years, and the dividend will be the fifth paid to employers since 2019. “Ohio employers are also seeing the lowest rates in over 65 years. Private employers recently benefited from a ...

From challenges to confidence: Juvenile Court celebrates youth achievements

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Juvenile Court will celebrate the successful completion of its summer Concentrated Conduct Adjustment Program and CrossFit for Change program on Aug. 5 at the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The event will recognize youth who demonstrated commitment, growth and perseverance throughout the 10-week summer initiative. The summer CCAP program is designed to provide youth with opportunities to strengthen their mental, emotional and social skills through structured programming, positive mentorship and meaningful community ...

Slideshow: Betty Zane Days begins in Martins Ferry

Photos by Derek Redd Betty Zane Days kicked off Wednesday evening at Martins Ferry City Park, as visitors from in the city and outside got in on the fun. On top of inflatables, food and craft vendors and music, the event began with a 5K race that benefited the Martins Ferry High School ...