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Urban Mission builds community through food and fellowship

STEUBENVILLE — It’s important to bring members of the community together so they can better understand the work done by Urban Mission Ministries, agency officials say. That was one of the main goals of a series of open house sessions held Wednesday. “This allows everyone to see what we ...

CFOV Awards $29K In Grants For Food Security

The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) has awarded the second round of grants from its Food Security Fund, distributing $29,900 to six nonprofit organizations working to combat hunger and improve access to nutritious food across the Upper Ohio Valley. “Food insecurity continues to impact families in every corner of our region,” says Executive Director of CFOV Susie Nelson. “This second round of grants reflects both the ongoing need and the incredible work our nonprofit partners are doing every day to ensure their neighbors have access to nutritious food. We are ...

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center opens expanded ICU

WEIRTON — WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center has opened its expanded Intensive Care Unit, delivering a higher level of care to patients across the region. The ICU allows the hospital to care for even the most critically ill patients locally, ensuring they can remain close to their families, support systems and homes during treatment. “This investment in expanded ICU beds and around-the-clock Critical Care Medicine coverage reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional care when it matters most,” said David Artman, president and CEO. “Our patients deserve access to the ...

Marshall Board of Education Approves Reductions In Force

MOUNDSVILLE – In preparation for the next school year, Marshall County Board of education members approved several personnel matters this week including reductions in force. The board’s agenda listed 17 different people whose employment was recommended for termination by reduction in ...

Police Use Former EORH Building For Training

MARTINS FERRY -- Law enforcement and other first responders from across Belmont County took advantage of a still-empty East Ohio Regional Hospital building on Wednesday to conduct training, according to a dispatcher with the Martins Ferry Police Department. Seeing several police cruisers in ...

Turning up the heat: Sparachane to be sauteed for cancer research

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Undo’s Restaurants co-owner Anthony “Herk” Sparachane will be honored at Ohio Cancer Research’s 30th annual Grand Illusions Saute on May 7. The annual event recognizes a pillar of the Ohio Valley each year by having peers, friends and family “saute” them in a ...