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Abandoned House Explosion Under Investigation in Steubenville

An explosion that rocked homes in the vicinity of McKinley Avenue late Tuesday afternoon is being investigated by the state fire marshal’s office “as well as other agencies,” Fire Chief Joe Ribar said. “It was a residential abandoned structure on Capitol Avenue,” Ribar said ...

Holiday ‘Food for Fines’ Program Back for 9th Year in Wheeling

The city of Wheeling is once again launching its popular Food for Fines program, inviting residents to donate five non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies or personal hygiene products instead of paying the $10 fee for overtime parking violations. Now in its ninth consecutive year, the ...

DeWine Vetoes Bill Allowing Ohio Teens To Work Later Hours

Younger Ohio teenagers won’t get to work later on school nights after all. Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill late Wednesday that would have allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. on school nights, adding two additional hours to the current state and federal work limits. “I ...

Homeless Encampment Cleanup Continues

The cleanup of the homeless encampment near Peninsula Cemetery in Fulton stretched into a second day Wednesday, as city crews continued pulling refuse out of the area. Dozens of Dumpsters of leftover items were hauled away when cleanup began Tuesday. Workers were cleaning up items that were ...

Residents Fear School Closures

NEW CUMBERLAND — While no definitive decisions have been announced on any staffing or facility cuts as a result of budget difficulties being faced within Hancock County Schools, several residents appeared before the board of education Monday, expressing concern about the possibility of one ...