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Capito says Mitchell Plant will be ‘here for a long time’

MOUNDSVILLE — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito took a tour of the Mitchell Power Plant in Marshall County on Tuesday afternoon to get an up-close look at how the plant is serving the surrounding community. While observing the plant's present, the West Virginia Republican also said she is ...

Husted discusses jobs, energy and economy during local stop

STEUBENVILLE — Reaching out to residents from all parts of Ohio is important to Jon Husted. "If you're going to represent the state, you've got to be in all parts of the state," Husted said Tuesday. "I don't want anyone to feel neglected or left behind, and when you go to a place, you see ...

'Clue' closes playhouse season

WELLSBURG — Get ready for a night of spine-tingling suspense and side-splitting laughter as Brooke Hills Playhouse presents "Clue." Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and the classic Hasbro board game, this hilarious farce-meets-murder-mystery will keep audience members ...

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HOME Consortium interest sought WELLSBURG – The Brooke County Commission continues to seek interest in one vacant position on the Northern Panhandle HOME Consortium Council. Those interested in the position are asked to submit a letter of interest to the Brooke County Clerk's Office. The HOME Consortium is a federal housing partnership which pools grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in support of affordable housing programs.JEFFERSON COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY TO MEET STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Port Authority’s board of directors will hold its ...

Vote looming on controversial cameras in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Councilman Joel Walker introduced legislation Tuesday that would ensure Steubenville’s license plate reader cameras remain in place, barring court intervention. The proposal requires three readings before council can vote. “If the United States Supreme Court turns around ...

Russo campaigns in Jefferson County, outlines election priorities

STEUBENVILLE — With 88 counties in Ohio, staying on top of issues surrounding elections is an important part of the secretary of state's job. "Every board of elections in every county is different, and there are unique issues," Allison Russo said Tuesday morning after visiting with ...