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Riley Gaines To Speak At The Franciscan University of Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Riley Gaines, a former NCAA All-American swimmer and national advocate for women’s athletics, will speak at the Franciscan University of Steubenville at 7 p.m. March 3. Hosted by the Turning Point USA chapter at the university, the presentation will be held in the Pope St. ...

Lawmakers call for drug price transparency, lower costs

A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday called on pharmaceutical companies to provide increased price transparency and lower costs for drugs. Elected leaders on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Health questioned pharmaceutical company leaders over their role in rising prices for prescription drugs. Several Congressional leaders accused pharmacy benefit managers of inflating drug costs beyond reasonable prices. UnitedHealthcare, a leading insurance provider, reimburses its own providers an average of 17% more than it pays independent providers for the same ...

EMA receives new weather data software

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement for a web-based weather data software product with Baron Weather Inc, on behalf of the Belmont County Emergency Management Agency for $1,200. Commissioner Jerry Echemann said that the approval was based upon the ...

New Home, New Journey: Uniglobe Marks Move with Route 66 Preview

WHEELING — Community members were invited to “get their kicks on Route 66” Wednesday evening, as Uniglobe Ohio Valley Travel opened the doors to its new Main Street location and previewed a centennial tour of the historic highway. The travel agency welcomed visitors for a public open ...

United Way, Expand Energy Partnering To Launch Relief Fund

WHEELING – Expand Energy today announced the launch of the Expand Energy Relief Fund, a new initiative created in partnership with United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley to provide financial assistance for home energy expenses to individuals and families in need. To establish the fund, Expand Energy has committed an initial $50,000 donation. The Expand Energy Relief Fund is designed to help ensure that no family has to choose between staying warm and meeting other essential needs. Funds will be distributed through United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley’s 211 Program to support households ...