Voters in Belmont County approved tax levies to continue supporting their senior citizens and 911 emergency services, while Martins Ferry voters decided to OK a new levy to raise $300,000 a year for its police department. According to unofficial vote totals, the senior services levy was ...

A hotly contested race for seats on Moundsville’s city council ended with incumbent David Haynes retaining his seat and Judy Hunt and former Councilman Phil Remke joining the fold. Hunt replaces Paul “Dude” Haynes, who is David Haynes’ brother, in the 1st Ward, while Remke will take ...

Jefferson County voters considered levies seeking funding for schools, fire protection and operating expenses Tuesday. A total of 26 levies were submitted across the county for the general election ballot. Voters approved a 4.7-mill  Steubenville City School District levy to help with ...

The Belmont County sheriff’s race was won by incumbent David Lucas by a large margin over challenger Dick Flanagan. Lucas, a Republican, received 21,452 votes and Democrat Flanagan received 9,029 votes, according to unofficial results. “I ran this race no differently than I have done ...

Residents in Ohio and Marshall counties deserve a drink after this election. With approval of the so-called “brunch bill,” alcoholic beverages can now be sold starting at 10 a.m. on Sundays in both counties. Earlier this year, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill allowing counties ...

Republican Frank Hoagland unseated incumbent Democrat Lou Gentile in the race for Ohio’s 30th District Senate seat. It was a hard-fought contest for both candidates. Gentile of Steubenville campaigned on his record as a public servant who fights for working families. The challenger Hoagland ...