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Greyhound racing could be ending

Local News

WHEELING — A provision in the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 that passed the U.S. House on Thursday would criminalize greyhound racing nationwide. That means the nation’s two remaining dog tracks — Wheeling Island Casino Hotel Racetrack and Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, ...

Community Briefs

Community

Jefferson County groups receive grants JEFFERSON COUNTY — Two Jefferson County nonprofit organizations have received grants through the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. The United Way of Jefferson County was awarded a ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings

Today's Birthday May 1 Steve Trbovich, Mingo Junction Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Facing charges: A city resident is facing charges after authorities allegedly found fentanyl, crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and cash in his home Wednesday. Police said detectives with the Jefferson ...

Regional students test welding skills in Wheeling competition

Community

WHEELING – Local students from across the region put their skills to the test during the Wheeling Ironworkers Local 549 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program welding competition Wednesday at the Ironworkers hall, 2350 Main St., Wheeling. Stephen Sipos, apprenticeship coordinator for ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings

Today's Birthday April 30 Rebecca Parks, Mingo Junction Police Beat Jefferson County Sheriff Creeper: A county resident said she received a call Sunday from a man claiming he was watching her and knew everything about her, then allegedly began listing personal details. She said she ...

‘Mama Mia’

Community

Craig Howell Members of the cast of Weir High School's production of “Mama Mia!” performed during Monday's meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education. The show will run at 7 p.m. today through Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. This year's show has been double-cast, allowing for more ...