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YSU-Steubenville rolling out the welcome mat

STEUBENVILLE — After months spent painting, rebranding and rethinking how to pack the most punch into their new educational center, officials at Youngstown State University-Steubenville will open the doors Saturday so area residents — and prospective students — can see firsthand what they have to offer. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can tour the facility and talk to staff, while prospective students will be able to explore career options and apply for admission. The application fee will be waived for in-person applicants, and financial aid counselors will be on hand to offer ...

Expert Speaks On Effects Of Phone Use On Youth Mental Health

WHEELING – The problem with youths’ constant use of their cellphones isn’t what they are doing, but what they are missing out on, an expert told a crowd in Wheeling on Thursday night. Jim Harris, director of Marshall University’s Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Center, served as ...

Moundsville Honor Guard Donates Flags to City of Glen Dale

GLEN DALE — The Moundsville Honor Guard donated several flags to the city of Glen Dale on Wednesday for display at its park. Members of the guard presented the flags, representing branches of the military, the American flag and a POW flag, to Mayor Janet Scott and members of City ...

Going With the Flow But With A Plan: Ohio River Commission Eyes Growth

STEUBENVILLE — Bringing communities along the Ohio River together to tap into the development potential of the waterway is a key objective of the Ohio River Commission. “It's about collaboration and getting everyone together to understand that the Ohio River Commission is here, and we're ...

Barnesville North water line extension project progresses

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved a memorandum of agreement that represented the next steps in the Barnesville North water line extension project in Kirkwood Township. The memorandum adopts the environmental review record for the project, a ...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Is Ready for a Sweet Celebration

WHEELING – Local foodies with a sweet tooth may already know that Nothing Bundt Cakes' new bakery at The Highlands has quickly proven itself to be a destination for any occasion. The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Nothing Bundt Cakes store at 415 Cabela Drive in ...