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Ohio’s law to ban foreign money stands

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An Ohio law to ban foreign money to promote ballot measures in the state will stand. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the ban gives voters peace of mind as the potential for more and more ballot measures to come to a vote increases. “The ...

Outdoor skating rink set to return

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STEUBENVILLE — The Rink at Franciscan Square will open for public ice skating at 4 p.m. Friday, officials with the Franciscan University of Steubenville have announced. Tri-State Area residents will be able to skate under twinkling lights in a festive winter wonderland, toast marshmallows ...

Brooke students pitch inventions and win grant for food pantry

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WELLSBURG — Five Brooke High School students pitched their ideas for two inventions at a state contest last week and came away not only with $2,500 to develop their ideas but $25,000 for the food pantry at their school. Each student also received a $100 Amazon gift card. Two teams ...

Personnel, finances discussed by Wintersville Council members

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WINTERSVILLE — Ways to retain village employees were among matters discussed by Wintersville Council’s finance committee on Monday. Village Administrator Jesse Kosegi said Capt. Jason Fabian of the village’s police department agreed to draw up possible options in which staff could ...

Ohio’s oil and gas industry partners with Toys for Tots

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COLUMBUS — Ohio’s oil and gas industry is once again partnering with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program to support families across eight Eastern Ohio counties through its 12th-annual toy distribution days this December. This year’s hosts include Williams, Expand Energy, Gulfport ...

Challenge issued

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The kettle campaign is officially underway for the Salvation Army in Brooke and Hancock counties, and, with it, is coming some friendly competition. The Hancock and Brooke Young Professionals organization has issued a challenge to local civic groups, including Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis clubs, ...