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Ferguson, Hoagland vie for Ohio's 96th District seat

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STEUBENVILLE—The race for Ohio’s 96th District seat in the House of Representatives has been heated, with both candidates slinging barbs at their opponent’s voting record and positions. Squaring off for the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s general election are the incumbent, Ron Ferguson, and Frank Hoagland, a former state senator. Ferguson, 40, is a Wintersville resident. He graduated from Ohio State University in 2008 with a degree in communications, is a small business owner and is in his sixth year in Ohio’s House of Representatives. “It’s very clear I’ve made a ...

Ohio prepares for primary elections

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MARTINS FERRY – Tuesday will see Ohio residents flock to the polls from the 2026 primary election. Polls will open in the Buckeye State at 6:30 a.m. that day and close at 7:30 p.m. In Belmont County, a number of seats are up for grabs. Republican Belmont County Commissioner Jerry Echemann’s seat is up for grabs in the election. Echemann announced he would not be running and will be retiring after his term expires at the end of 2026. Former four-term Belmont County Commissioner Chuck Probst of Bridgeport, former Belmont County transportation administrator for the Ohio Department ...

Memorial Park renewal levy on May ballot

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A 0.5-mill renewal levy for Memorial Park will be on the May 5 ballot for St. Clairsville and Richland Township. The five-year levy will cost residents just $11 per $100,000 in property value. Park board member Conrad Heydle said the original levy was passed in 2007, and ...

Police Reports

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MARTINS FERRY POLICE Thursday 7:44 a.m. – Officers responded to Carlisle St. near N. Zane Hwy to remove debris from the roadway. 9:36 a.m. – Officers encountered a male on a bicycle on the 100 Block of Aetna St. A verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation. 9:43 a.m. – Officers responded to the 600 Block of Cemetery Rd. for a parking complaint. The vehicle was chalked, and officers cleared the scene. 10:06 a.m. – Officers responded to the 400 Block of N. 1st St. regarding a suspicious male. The male stated he was trying to make his way to Wheeling but did not want ...

Summer adult education courses available at Jefferson County JVS

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BLOOMINGDALE – People looking to expand their horizons can now take part in summer adult career training at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Three certified adult education programs are available, including the return of phlebotomy and certified nursing assistant (CNA) courses, as well as the newly added HVAC class. All courses will be completed within a three-week period. Phlebotomy classes run from June 1-9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with clinicals on June 10-19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuition is $600, with additional expenses for textbooks, uniforms, a tuberculosis test, ...

Ohio Gas prices skyrocket over last two days

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After a brief reprieve, gas prices across Ohio skyrocketed more than 40 cents a gallon this week, topping $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly four years. The jump, according to AAA Public and Government Affairs Manager Morgan Dean, is one of the largest overnight jumps since the U.S.-Iran conflict began two months ago. “In Ohio, this is one of the biggest overnight jumps we’ve seen since the Iran conflict began,” Dean told The Center Square. “Drivers have seen some relief lately, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty and volatility in the oil market due to the continued ...