For far too long, Shadyside Village Council meetings have been defined not by progress, but division. The ongoing feud between former councilman Nick Ferrelli and several village officials has hung over every meeting. It has been an unfortunate chapter that reflected poorly not just on those ...

Given the degree to which so many in Washington, D.C., have shown us their reluctance to do their jobs — or remember for whom they work — lately, it is likely the 2026 elections will be a time for voters to take action. In Ohio, change is imminent, as redrawn congressional districts will ...

As St. Clairsville continues to grow and attract new residents and visitors, the discussion surrounding short-term rental properties such as Airbnbs has found its way to City Council. The conversation, led by Planning and Zoning Administrator Tom Murphy, revealed a tension between maintaining ...

The weather is only going to get colder — forecasts have Ohio Valley temperatures falling into the 20s overnight in the near future — and it’s time to think about our pets as those temps drop. Our furry friends, especially our dogs, aren’t built to withstand such frigid conditions. ...

Ohio lawmakers are missing an opportunity to show they are capable of stepping up when federal lawmakers do not. According to a report by the Ohio Capital Journal, there have not yet been any hearings — nor are any scheduled — for House Bill 502, “Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC ...

The candidates have had their chance to persuade. The organizations asking you to either renew or approve a tax levy for their services have done their part. Now it’s up to you. Get out and vote at your polling place today. If you didn’t take advantage of early voting, today is the ...