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Questions Raised Over Demo Contract In Jefferson County

STEUBENVILLE — Days after the Ohio Auditor of State confirmed it is looking into how a contractor can be nearly done with a water line project that Jefferson County Commissioners never voted on, OAS also confirmed it is looking into concerns that a county commissioner serving on the Land Revitalization Corporation’s board might have improperly benefited from a 2025 demolition contract. The allegation, relayed to OAS by JCLRC Executive Director Tabatha Glover and President Brian Scarpone, stems from a contract to demolish three lots on Main Street in Mingo Junction last year. ...

John Marshall High School Honors Top 1%, Top 5% Of Class Of 2026

Cameron High School Honors 2026 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Lions Club Donates Pediatric Vision Screener To WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

WHEELING — The Wheeling Lions Club donated a pediatric vision screener to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Several club members — Andy Garber, Lisa Olson, Charlie McFadden and Bill Fisher — met with pediatrician Dr. Claire Paxton to learn more about the device they ...

‘Taking A Seat’ On Recycling Efforts

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — JB Green Team donated a bench made completely from recycled materials to the Belmont County Courthouse on Wednesday morning. JB Green Team Belmont County Coordinator Mark McVey said the bench was donated to recognize the Belmont County Board of Commissioners for its ...

Local Entrepreneurs Ready To Pitch For Prize Money

MOUNDSVILLE — The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its next Launchpad Pitch Contest. The event, scheduled for 5 p.m. May 28 at Grand Vue Park, will feature three businesses pitching why they should win this year’s cash prize. Participants include Living My Best Cigar ...