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Wheeling Gateway Center tourism hub moves closer to reality with groundbreaking

WHEELING, W.Va. — A long-planned tourism hub in Ohio County moved closer to reality Tuesday as local and state leaders broke ground on the enclosure of the future Wheeling Gateway Center. Officials say the center, planned as a 23,000-square-foot facility, is expected to bring in $100 million annually to...

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Our Washington County Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New

Finding fun things to do with kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. And thanks to your feedback, we’ve made it even easier!. The Macaroni KID Washington County events calendar has a fresh new look, with helpful features designed to make finding local events, planning your weekends, and keeping track of family fun simpler than ever.

Washington County, PA · 12d
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Hancock County Schools to install gunshot detection sensors in every building

HANCOCK COUNTY, W. Va. — Hancock County Schools will soon have a new shooter detection system installed in all school buildings, a project officials say has been in the works for two years. The system uses audio detection and infrared sensors designed to alert police and school employees as...

Hancock County, WV · 11d
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2nd Annual “Rescue Them All Pup Crawl” happening in November

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – The Jefferson County Humane Society is hosting their Second Annual “Rescue Them All Pup Crawl” on Saturday, Nov. 7 from Noon until 6 p.m.   This year, seven local restaurants and bars are joining in on the fun to help a good cause, and each establishment has food and drink specials going on exclusive […]

Jefferson County, OH · 10d

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ODOT says SR 7 projects in Jefferson County to wrap up within weeks

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Several road projects along State Route 7 in Jefferson County are expected to wrap up in the next couple of weeks after what the Ohio Department of Transportation calls an active construction season. Officials said the Toronto area has been the site of a significant...

Jefferson County, OH · 11d

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Harrison County voters face commissioner race, levies

Harrison County voters will decide a contested county commissioner race, several tax levy renewals and a statewide constitutional amendment Nov. 3, along with races for the U.S. Senate and Ohio House of Representatives. Ohio's U.S. Senate race is a special election to fill the remainder of JD Vance's term, which...

Harrison County, OH · 11d

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Amish Buggies Lose Their Shortcut Into Ohio Town Over Horse Manure

Amish buggies in Barnesville, Ohio can no longer use the village’s historic B&O Railroad tunnel as a shortcut into town. Signs now prohibit horses there, following complaints about manure, as well as safety concerns. This is a community of over 400 Amish people in Belmont County in eastern Ohio,...

Barnesville, OH · 13d

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Demand drives St. Clairsville’s new 20,000-square-foot indoor sports complex

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Indoor recreational space in St. Clairsville is set to expand as city leaders move forward with a long-discussed project they say is needed to keep up with demand. Plans call for a new 20,000-square-foot facility on the St. Clairsville athletic campus. The building is expected...

St Clairsville, OH · 11d

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First annual West Bellaire fall fest brings community together

BELLAIRE, OH (WTRF) – West Bellaire Harvest Place hosted its first annual Fall Fest on Saturday. People in attendance were able to buy and enjoy a nice pulled pork dinner with baked beans, mac and cheese and pasta salad. However, the event was headlined by a chili cook-off. There was a $5 entry fee and […]

Bellaire, OH · 12d

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Harrison County sheriff’s report: Oct. 12-19

Willetta Ann Austin, 56, of Freeport, and Daniel Thomas Snyder Sr., 65, of Freeport. Zackary Allen Zorne, 40, of Jewett, and Katora Lynn Michelle Hayes, 35, of Jewett. Nicole L. Loudermilk to Clay W. Loudermilk, Bowerston. William N. Morrison II et ux to Daniel Lyons, Freeport. Daniel Dias Risley II...

Harrison County, OH · 12d

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Wetzel County voters to pick new commissioner as GOP candidate pushes EMS growth

Wetzel County, W.V. — Wetzel County voters will choose a new member of the Wetzel County Commission in this election, with both major-party candidates emphasizing the need to improve basic services such as emergency response and water infrastructure. Republican candidate Jimmy Glasscock, who has an extensive background in EMS,...

Wetzel County, WV · 12d

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ODOT Project Report – Belmont County

The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Belmont County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 11 on Facebook or X for current Belmont County construction information. Interstate 70 Projects. I-70/State Route 149 interchange improvement: Work is underway...

Belmont County, OH · 13d

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Wellsburg Town Square kicks off Halloween early with community festivities

Wellsburg, W.V. — Halloween may still be around the corner, but Wellsburg kicked off the season early with its annual Town Square Halloween party in Wellsburg, West Virginia. The event has been taking place for 40 years and is aimed at helping children who may not be able to...

Wellsburg, WV · 12d

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Democrat Paul Cameron challenges GOP Rep. Ty Moore in Ohio 95th

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — With Election Day approaching, voters in Ohio House District 95 will choose between Republican incumbent Ty Moore and Democratic challenger Paul Cameron in a race spanning multiple counties and communities. The district includes the city of Athens, parts of Athens, Belmont and Guernsey counties, and...

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State, local leaders celebrate 500th abandoned well capped during Shapiro Administration

Washington County was part of a major milestone in the Shapiro Administration’s efforts to plug orphaned and abandoned wells.

Washington County, PA · 12d

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State nurses administer over 10K measles vaccine doses amidst outbreak

Harrisburg, Pa. — Measles has now spread to 43 Pennsylvania counties, with 1,317 confirmed cases so far this year, the state Department of Health (DOH) announced Friday. Washington County is the latest addition to the list of counties with confirmed cases. The department reported 31 new cases since Oct. 19. The northcentral region's counties hit especially hard by the spread of measles include Centre, Clinton, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties, according to the DOH's measles dashboard . Cumulatively, these counties have counted 151 cases. Snyder County alone reported 50. Since the outbreak began, 251 people have been hospitalized and five deaths have been confirmed as measles-related, according to the DOH. Four of the confirmed cases, less than 1%, involved vaccinated people. Vaccination demand surges DOH nurses have administered more than 10,000 doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine this year between pop-up clinics and state health centers. That includes more than 6,300 doses given at 223 pop-up clinics held in affected communities since the outbreak began in late April. About 300 DOH staff members are working with residents, community organizations, and health care providers on the response, and dozens more clinics are planned in the coming weeks and

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Extension of the Mon-Fayette Expressway will soon open to drivers

The long-awaited extension of the Mon-Fayette Expressway will connect Camp Hollow Road in West Mifflin to the former endpoint in Jefferson Hills.

West Mifflin, PA · 14d

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Belmont County commissioner candidates Shaffer, DeFelice vie to replace retiring Echemann

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Belmont County voters will decide this fall who will fill an open seat on the county commission after Commission President Jerry Echemann retires later this year. Frank Schaffer and Dom DeFelice are running for the position. The winner will join the Belmont County Commission, which...

Belmont County, OH · 14d