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Tax renewals, new taxes and alcohol changes up for vote

STEUBENVILLE — Wherever you live in Jefferson County, you are being asked to vote on at least four levies or issues in Tuesday's election. There are 18 issues across the county including tax renewals, additional taxes and a local liquor option. Everyone in the county will have the opportunity to vote on four tax issues: Two 1-mill, 10-year property tax renewals for current expenses and equipment and building improvements at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School; a 1.7-mill, 10-year property tax renewal for the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities; and a ...

Ground Broken On Wheeling Gateway Center

Frank O'Brien, executive director of the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau stood in the shadow of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge on Tuesday morning, on land that will soon become the new Wheeling Gateway Center. He mentioned that, since 1849, many travelers have stood by that bridge, the ...

New name, same mission: Top of WV CVB now known as Discover Northern WV

WEIRTON – A new chapter has begun for tourism in the top of the West Virginia. Officials with the organization tasked with marketing the communities and attractions in Hancock and Brooke counties gathered friends, supporters, and other guests Tuesday, as part of its annual membership ...

Brooke Commission receives bids on safety equipment

WELLSBURG – Brooke County officials are hoping to move forward with the purchase of several pieces of equipment for the county's safety services. Commissioners, during their regular meeting Tuesday, opened bids for the potential purchase of handheld narcotics analyzers and dash-mounted ...

Hancock County Schools to receive new active shooter alert system

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County Schools will be the first school district in West Virginia to implement an active shooter alert system. The initiative was officially announced during Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education, with officials noting installation of the ...

Ohio House 96th District: Ferguson v. Foglio

STEUBENVILLE — The two candidates vying for the 96th District seat in Ohio’s House of Representatives have wildly different perspectives on the challenges that lie ahead—and how best to address them. The 137th session of the Ohio General Assembly convenes in January, with hot-button ...