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Republicans Stephens, DeWitt To Face Off For Delegate District 6 Seat

MOUNDSVILLE – Two Republican candidates – incumbent Delegate Jeff Stephens and Moundsville resident Don DeWitt – are vying for their chance to represent the West Virginia House of Delegates District 6 seat during Tuesday's primary election. Stephens, 47, a Wheeling resident, said he is seeking reelection because he has much more work he wants to do. “I’m running for reelection for the House of Delegates because we have unfinished business in regard to child care, health care, the drug epidemic, the mental health crisis, as always fixing our roads, improving the education in ...

Ohio Valley Shows It Is ‘Bulldog Strong’ in Bridgeport and Beyond

BRIDGEPORT – Tears began to well up in the eyes of volunteers at the door Saturday morning when the Shadyside Tigers Baseball team filed out of the rain into Bridgeport High School – not to compete, but to show their support for neighbors in need. Those team members were among hundreds ...

Serving Up Laughs: Herk Gets The Saute Treatment

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Undo’s Restaurants co-owner Anthony “Herk” Sparachane was “sauted” by friends and family to raise money for Ohio Cancer Research at its 30th annual Grand Illusions Saute. Sparachane was “sauted” by ex-business partner Ryan Forgacs, friend Beau Catalano, ...

Beech Bottom remembers its history through cemetery dedication

BEECH BOTTOM – Village residents have long appreciated the history of their community, working to make certain it is preserved for future generations. One such milestone was reached recently with the rededication of Clendenen Cemetery. Located along West Virginia Route 2, just below Mac ...

Record Turnout At OhioMeansJobs Job Fair

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — OhioMeansJobs hosted its annual job fair at the Ohio Valley Mall on Thursday. Workforce Supervisor Mike Schlantz said 115 employers were in attendance. “This is our annual job fair. It's probably been going on for 18 to 20 years, and now we've had it at the mall for ...

What Are The Warning Signs Of Skin Cancer?

The World Cancer Research Fund notes that skin cancer is the seventeenth most common cancer across the globe. Skin cancer is a global menace, but it might be a greater concern for some than others. The United States had the highest skin cancer incidence rate in 2022, while Canada had the ...