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MFHS Theatre Department Presents 'Shrek the Musical'

MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry High School Theatre Department aims to make each audience member “a believer” with their production of “Shrek the Musical” at the MFHS Cafetorium at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25. The fun-filled stage adaptation ...

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Belmont County Planning Commission to meet ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County Planning Commission's next meeting will be held on Monday, April 27 at noon at the Annex III building located at 101 North Market Street, St. Clairsville. Kroger to Host Community Safety Day in St. Clairsville ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Kroger will host a Community Safety Day from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at its store located at 50789 Valley Plaza Drive. The event will give residents an opportunity to meet and interact with local organizations that serve and protect the community. Participating groups include ...

Local runners to take on Boston Marathon

WHEELING — Each year, about 30,000 runners are approved to run in the Boston Marathon, and this year, at least eight of them are coming from the Ohio Valley. The community of local competitors is leaving Saturday morning to participate in the historic 130th Boston Marathon, set to take ...

Iran reopens Strait Of Hormuz

BEIRUT — Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but U.S. President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program. Iranian ...

New owners celebrate past, toast the future of Good Mansion Wines

WHEELING – One of Wheeling's most celebrated gems – nestled amongst historic homes in East Wheeling – opened a new chapter this month as the new owners of Good Mansion Wines, Betsy Sweeny and Alex Panas, raised a glass to a remarkable past and a promising future for the beloved ...

Bridgeport Police gets $23K grant to modernize evidence room

BRIDGEPORT – The Bridgeport Police Department has received a $23,195 grant through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program to modernize its evidence room. Assistant Police Chief Darby Copeland said the department began the process of becoming state-accredited last year, which it achieved. With that accreditation, the department is able to apply for a variety of grants from the state. Bridgeport became the 11th police department in the state to be accredited, Copeland said. Since then, 24 more departments have achieved accreditation status. “This grant was ...