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Study Shows West Virginia Has The Lowest Bills; But Is Living Really Cheaper?

Top Headlines July 9, 2026

MORGANTOWN – A recent study showed that West Virginia has the lowest monthly bills among the 50 states. That's good news – in a way. As Lauren Weatherford, a WVU Extension associate professor, pointed out, “You have to look at the data in context. You can't look at the data as an individual factor.” The figures come from Doxo.com's 2025 U.S. Household Bill Pay Report and were reported by UtilityRates.com. Doxo.com, among other things, offers an app to manage and pay all household bills. UtilityRates.com helps residents of states with deregulated utilities find the best ...

St. C. Author To Release First Children's Book In Six-Part Series

Community July 9, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Local author Tiffany Bumgardner is gearing up to release a the first part of a six-part children's book series. The St. Clairsville resident will be releasing "The Littlest Photographer" on Tuesday. She describes the series as a heartwarming six-book children's series ...

Region Briefs

Community July 9, 2026

Ohio Co. Democrats to meet Aug. 10 The August meeting of the Ohio County Democratic Committee will take place on August 10, 2026 at 6:00pm. This meeting will be held at the First Capitol Building, 1413 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV. The purpose of this meeting will be to fill committee vacancies in Magisterial District 1- one male and two females and Magisterial District 3- one male and two females. All Democrats are welcome. Cabbage Roll Dinner Offered in Warwood WHEELING — A cabbage roll dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 14 at Warwood United Methodist Church, ...

Rabbi Lief Talks Role Of New Homelessness Task Force

Top Headlines July 8, 2026

Rabbi Joshua Lief of Wheeling's Temple Shalom said Tuesday afternoon that the plight of the city's homeless population is a problem that no one in Wheeling can ignore. "All it takes for problems to endure is for good people to pretend that it's not their problem, walk on by and turn a blind ...

Ohio County Commission Looks At Not Increasing Pay For Elected County Officials

Top Headlines July 8, 2026

WHEELING — A measure passed by the West Virginia Legislature earlier this year raises the salaries for county commissioners and other elected county officials across the state, but Ohio County commissioners indicated they may not abide by the measure and provide pay increases. Senate Bill ...

Brooke Commission Awards Cardiac Monitoring Bid

Community July 8, 2026

WELLSBURG — Brooke County commissioners agreed to award a bid for the purchase of new cardiac monitors for use by the county's emergency medical personnel, although it would be contingent upon the county EMS receiving a share of opioid settlement funds. Commissioners Stacey Wise and ...