Policy experts are sounding off about proposed legislation heard by the Ohio House Children and Human Services committee recetly to address potential fraud in the child care sector. The Republican-introduced would establish rules for surveillance of child care facilities and expand state ...

Public school enrollment has declined in recent years even as staffing and spending have increased, prompting debate among education leaders over how resources are being used and whether they are improving student outcomes. Total annual public school spending is nearing $1 trillion nationally, ...

MOUNDSVILLE – Moundsville City Manager Rick Healy told City Council members this week that he hopes to be celebrating the opening of the new municipal building later this year with the public. During this week’s council meeting Healy gave another update on the building’s ...

WHEELING – The $12 million, multi-year project to replace the heating, ventilation and air conditioning units at the City-County Building in Wheeling is nearing the finish line. Work is 99% complete on the HVAC replacement project, according to Melissa Marco, project coordinator for Ohio ...

WHEELING – The Ohio County Sheriff’s Department should have a second K-9 deputy on duty by the start of summer. In May 2023, county commissioners approved a community grant from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the Ohio Valley Wellness Coalition to purchase a “comfort” dog for the ...

MARTINS FERRY – Three men were arrested on drug related charges in Martins Ferry this past Sunday. City residents Mark Kinkus, Michael Kurtley, and Reed Morrow were arrested at a home on Clinton Street around 5 a.m. after several community tips, according to Martins Ferry Police Chief ...