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Senate leader eyes potential deal but no guarantee

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WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Senate held a rare Sunday session, the Republican leader said a potential deal was “coming together” on the government shutdown. But there was no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching to 40 days. Moderate Democrats huddled over the weekend to find a ...

AEP’s proposed rate hike paused

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(The Center Square) — Nearly six months after its last major electricity rate increase in Ohio, AEP Ohio continues to wait for approval on another rate hike. The Public Utility Commission of Ohio on Friday announced public hearings throughout the state for December to hear public comments ...

The American Red Cross to hold Veterans Day blood drive

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The American Red Cross, as a way to honor those who have served their country in the United States military, will hold a Veterans Day blood drive on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Belmont Hills Country Club, 47080 National Rd. in St. Clairsville. U.S. Army veteran ...

OUE now accepting MLK writing contest submissions

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Ohio Eastern University is accepting submissions for the 2026 MLK Writing Contest In the spirit of reflection and creative expression, Ohio University Eastern’s Cultural Life Committee has announced its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest for 2026. Open to ...

New local podcast making waves on social media

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BRIDGEPORT — Ohio Valley residents Kelsey Cromar, Samantha Holcomb, and Taylor Baugh-McIntire are aiming to provide laughs and insight to listeners with their new podcast “Hot Tea, No Sugar.” Created in September under the Rig Studio umbrella in Bridgeport, Cromar said that the podcast ...

Spelling bees are the buzz in Belmont County

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Photo Provided Gabrielle Otto, left, and Jeremiah Wallace show off their awards for finishing first and second, respectively, in the Bellaire Middle School Spelling Bee on Wednesday evening. Both advance to the 2025-26 Belmont County Spelling Bee, scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the ECO ...