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Summer crisis energy program continues

STEUBENVILLE — The Ohio Department of Development and the Jefferson County Community Action Council will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or ...

Indian Creek looks ahead to exciting school year

WINTERSVILLE — Indian Creek Local School District officials are looking ahead to an exciting new year with programs and projects on the horizon. As students headed back to class, leaders said they were optimistic about instilling learning and leadership skills at the Wintersville and Mingo ...

West Liberty completes $9.5M in renovations

WEST LIBERTY — Students at West Liberty University are returning to $9.5 million worth of improvements to multiple campus facilities as the summer winds down. Projects include new heating, ventilation and air conditioning in several buildings, new windows and doors across campus and new ...

A 2019 dream comes together for nonprofit

STEUBENVILLE — An “absolute blessing” is coming to the Sycamore Youth Center, and perhaps no one is more excited than its executive director, Bobbyjon Bauman. Bauman, board members of the Ohio Valley Youth Network and city officials Thursday afternoon broke ground for an educational ...

Toronto police encourage UTV ordinance

TORONTO — City Police have proposed an ordinance regulating the use of utility task vehicles in the city, citing a desire to address safety issues related to the vehicles. City Police Chief Charley Daniels noted the ordinance would apply to vehicles used for hauling, plowing snow and ...

Poll: W.Va. residents want focus on economy

CHARLESTON — As Gov. Patrick Morrisey challenges the West Virginia Legislature to codify his executive order allowing for religious exemptions to school-age vaccines, an annual poll has respondents telling Morrisey and lawmakers to leave the social issues behind. Rex Repass, the chief ...