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By the Numbers: Report highlights Ohio wages, taxes and economic trends COLUMBUS — A new report from Policy Matters Ohio uses a series of statistics to highlight economic trends and policy issues affecting Ohio residents, from wages and tax policy to energy use, housing and criminal justice. Among the report's findings: — 84.5%: The share of Ohio jobs in occupations where the 2025 median wage is below the estimated cost of living for a family of three. Policy Matters Ohio said four of the state's 10 most common occupations pay so little at the median wage that a full-time worker ...

Veterans judge Dillonvale show

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DILLONVALE — Jefferson County Veterans Association members were honored to serve as judges at the motorcycle and car show at Dillonvale's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary on Saturday. During the activities Mayor Michele Dulesky and Councilwoman Harlie Sims presented the ...

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, urges donors to give immediately

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The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage after its national blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, prompting an urgent call for donors to help prevent disruptions to patient care. The organization said donations have declined sharply since the end of May, creating a widening gap between available blood supplies and hospital demand. The shortage is particularly severe for O-positive and B-negative blood types. According to the Red Cross, hospitals are receiving nearly 3,500 more units of blood per week than anticipated during what is typically the peak of trauma ...

Hot Diggity Dog

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Stephanie Elverd The East Liverpool America 250th Celebration held downtown with food, fun, entertainment and a hotdog eating contest. Mikey Lamp of Irondale (pictured) ate his way to a three-way tie in the contest, sponsored by the Hot Dog Shoppe. Lamp, Jerry Highley and James Field each ...

Supporting youth

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Contributed Members of the Rotary Club of Weirton recently heard from Evanjalees Dennison, licensing coordinator for the National Youth Advocate Program. NYAP serves as an advocate for youth, providing counseling, therapy, and behavioral health services, as well as establishing foster homes ...

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Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Scary stuff: A city resident told police last week her juvenile child had been violent with siblings and has been spitting on family members. The juvenile's mother said there had been a prior incident involving an overdose and the child has also "killed animals and was causing harm to the family's pets." Mom told police she's concerned the juvenile "wants to cause harm to others" as well as self-harm. The child was hospitalized. Craving drugs: A disturbance involving a female "possibly armed with a knife" was reported in the 700 block of N. Sixth ...