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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 ...

ODOT provides update on Blaine Hill Bridge project

BLAINE – Ohio Department of Transportation and Beaver Excavating Co. are in the final stages of box beam installation of the Blaine Hill Bridge. ODOT District 11 Public Information Officer Lauren Borell said that she is excited with the progress the bridge, originally closed in July 2024, ...

Belmont County Jail Inmate Accused Of Assaulting Officers

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A Columbus man is on lockdown in the Belmont County Jail after allegedly assaulting jail staff. Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack said that Myreik Fryson, 28, is accused of attacking two corrections officers in the jail Feb. 9 around 11 p.m. “Usually during 11 p.m. ...

OUE, Underground Railroad Museum Partner On Exhibit

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – This Black History Month, the Underground Railroad Museum and Ohio University Eastern have teamed up for the ‘Echoes of the Underground Railroad’ exhibit featuring 20 items at the college’s campus. Museum Director Kristina Estle said that this is the first year the duo have aligned to provide easier access for residents who may not be able to make the journey to Flushing. “I think this is a really great opportunity for people who maybe can't come all the way to the museum,” she said. “Having this opportunity here is really nice for more people to see it ...

City Leaders Fondly Remember Former Public Works Director ‘Rusty’ Jebbia

WHEELING – Hearts were heavy in the city of Wheeling on Monday as friends and colleagues of former long-time city Public Works Director Russell “Rusty” Jebbia Jr. reflected on his life and legacy in the community he loved. Jebbia had been battling a serious illness in recent years and ...

Marshall Board Of Education Receives Student Feedback

MOUNDSVILLE – Marshall County Board of Education members received feedback from two students representing their respective schools during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Anthony Hall, a junior at Cameron High School, and Hailey Hill, a junior at John Marshall High School, served as liaisons to ...