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Free Monster Splash Halloween Pool Party Set for Oct. 28 in Moundsville

MOUNDSVILLE -- The city of Moundsville's free Monster Splash Halloween Pool Party is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Four Seasons Swimming Pool, 300 Mulberry Ave. Moundsville City Manager Rick Healy said this particular pool party had not been held for a few years, but after hosting it ...

Bid Submissions Opened For Future Belmont County Animal Shelter

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Bid submissions were open for the future Belmont County Animal Shelter on Tuesday afternoon. During its rescheduled meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Belmont County Commissioners opened with six construction companies submitting bids. StoneMile Group LLC, Grae-Con ...

Elmhurst Receives Deficiency-Free Rating

Elmhurst's House of Friendship has received a deficiency-free rating following the 2026 State Regulatory Health & Environmental Survey, the facility recently announced. Elmhurst is a licensed assisted living facility through the West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure & ...

State of Emergency Declared To Allow Use Of Dyed Diesel In West Virginia

CHARLESTON - With diesel fuel prices staying at roughly $6.35 per gallon for the last 30 days, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is using his emergency powers to allow for the use of dyed disesel for commercial vehicles. In a proclamation signed by the governor Tuesday, Morrisey declared a 60-day state of emergency in all 55 counties that temporarily suspends any state penalties for the use of red-dye diesel, typically used for off-road and farm vehicles, in commercial vehicles on state roads. The executive order also directs state regulatory agencies stop fuel inspections aimed at only finding ...

Late Former Ohio Co. Prosecutor Named Outstanding County Democrat Of The Year

The late former Ohio County Prosecutor was recently recognized posthumously statewide for his work for the Democratic Party in Ohio County. Scott Richard Smith, who died in June 2025, received special recognition from West Virginia Democratic leaders, honoring him posthumously as one of the ...

Community welcomes UPMC Trinity

STEUBENVILLE — For John Surma, Monday's celebration of the transition from Trinity Health System to UPMC was something he was long prepared for. The chairman of the UPMC board explained when he became a staff auditor at the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse, his first client was the ...