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Ohio County Schools To Stage ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Halloween Event

WHEELING – Ghosts and goblins and friendly spirits are returning to Ohio County Schools, but they won’t be making much noise to scare anybody. The school district will host its annual sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Steenrod Elementary School. The event is planned with a focus on students with special needs and their siblings as a way they can enjoy Halloween festivities without the noises and stimulation that often upsets them. About 50 students attended the free event last year, though pre-registration is necessary. A form is ...

Ohio Starts Process To Pause Gas Tax

Two bills were introduced in the Ohio legislature Monday to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel as drivers grapple with higher prices at the pumps amid conflict in the Middle East and other factors. If passed into law, the legislation would save Ohio residents $725 million, John Fortney, spokesman for the Republican Senate Caucus told The Center Square. Republicans believe higher tax collections for the state’s General Fund will cover the cost of the holiday and keep local municipalities whole in terms of road and bridge funding. “Highway construction and ...

Oglebay Benefits From Bordas & Bordas Amateur Golf Classic

Photo by Kim North A check for $10,000 was presented to the Oglebay Foundation's Access to Parks Program on Tuesday. The proceeds were raised during the ninth annual Bordas & Bordas Amateur Golf Classic and will help area children enjoy the benefits of the Wheeling's public parks through free ...

Wellsburg Applefest has appeal for all

WELLSBURG - For almost half a century, the Wellsburg Applefest has drawn residents from near and far for a celebration of community, food, entertainment, and a particular home-grown fruit. The festivities are set to return for a 47th year this weekend, as several blocks of Charles Street and ...

Ohio Valley Mall welcomes Dig Zone to lineup

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The newest tenant of the Ohio Valley Mall, Dig Zone, aims to provide area families affordable fun. The new play facility is located at the former Pixel Hearts Games location in the mall and has a 900-square-foot sandbox filled with 25 tons of sand that allows children to ...