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Marshall Chamber To Host Ladies Luncheon April 9

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 ...

Ohio lawmakers pushing for more tools to find taxpayer fraud

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 ...

Accused Double Murderer Appears In Court

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Andrew Isaac Griffin, who is accused of murdering his Salsa Joe’s Restaurant business partner, Thomas Strussion, and his wife, Angela Strussion, appeared in front of Belmont County Common Pleas Court Judge Chris Berhalter on Friday afternoon. Berhalter ruled that any and ...

Squatters Lead To House Fire In Wolfhurst

WOLFHURST – A structural fire at an abandoned house led multiple fire departments to respond to Beal Street on Friday morning. Wolfhurst Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Kevin Roberts said the initial crew found smoke coming from the eaves on all four sides of the home. The crew ...

With bipartisan support, Ohio could soon join the list of states offering paid family and medical leave for workers. A bill announced by Sen. Beth Liston, D-Dublin, and Sen. Louis W. Blessing III, R-Colerain Township, would create a state insurance fund through a new payroll contribution split between employers and employees. "No one should have to choose between their job and caring for themselves or their family," said Liston. "This bill opens the door for millions of Ohioans who currently have no access to essential benefits." The 0.8% payroll deduction would cover full- and ...

Region briefs

Gas line installation planned in Marshall County A portion of Marshall County Route 21/7 (Hawkey Hill Road) near Frohnapfel Lane in Proctor will be restricted to one lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning on Friday, April 3, through early June for gas line installation. Flaggers will maintain traffic. Motorists are advised to slow down and expect slight delays. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule. W.Va. 2 lane closure extended A portion of W.Va. 2 in Moundsville from milepost 12.0 to milepost 13.16 will have the northbound lane closed ...