WHEELING – Ohio County’s budget will be just under $25 million for fiscal year 2026-27 – remaining flat with spending in the current fiscal year despite increasing jail costs, according to County Administrator Randy Russell. He reports Ohio County’s budget for next year is at ...
MOUNDSVILLE – The Marshall County Board of Education recently approved keeping its current excess tax levy rate at 82% for fiscal year 2027. The rate still must be approved by the West Virginia Tax Commission and West Virginia Board of Education. The local board will then give it final ...
Leaders of a grassroots movement to ban data centers in Ohio are confident they can get the issue before voters in November. The next step, after Ohio Attorney General certified the title of the proposed constitutional amendment, is gathering signatures from registered voters equal to 10% of ...
WEIRTON – Those looking to recycle their unwanted metal or electronics have a new option. Santoro Metals is officially open for business, with the ownership welcoming family, friends and other guests for a grand opening Saturday morning. Located at 4701 Freedom Way, Santoro Metals ...
MOUNDSVILLE – The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Ladies Luncheon, slated for noon April 9 at Grand Vue Park, will feature the presentation of the Pioneer Woman of the Year Award. “We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of women from diverse backgrounds who have worn many hats and bring a wealth of experience, insight, and inspiration. This is an event you won’t want to miss,” the chamber notes. Featured speakers will include Lisa Zukoff, small business owner, former delegate, community leader and consultant. “A lifelong Marshall County resident, Lisa made ...
A pair of bills introduced recently in the Ohio Legislature would give the state’s Inspector General authority to subpoena electronic records in fraud investigations in an effort to reduce the theft of taxpayer funds. Currently, inspector general investigators are not authorized to directly petition courts for electronic search warrants, Inspector General Randall Meyer said at a news conference. “Since my appointment in 2011, I have observed first-hand the fundamental changes to how criminals communicate and coordinate their fraudulent activity,” Meyer said. “Traditional ...
