WOLFHURST – A structural fire at an abandoned house led multiple fire departments to respond to Beal Street on Friday morning. Wolfhurst Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Kevin Roberts said the initial crew found smoke coming from the eaves on all four sides of the home. The crew ...
With bipartisan support, Ohio could soon join the list of states offering paid family and medical leave for workers. A bill announced by Sen. Beth Liston, D-Dublin, and Sen. Louis W. Blessing III, R-Colerain Township, would create a state insurance fund through a new payroll contribution split between employers and employees. "No one should have to choose between their job and caring for themselves or their family," said Liston. "This bill opens the door for millions of Ohioans who currently have no access to essential benefits." The 0.8% payroll deduction would cover full- and ...
Gas line installation planned in Marshall County A portion of Marshall County Route 21/7 (Hawkey Hill Road) near Frohnapfel Lane in Proctor will be restricted to one lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning on Friday, April 3, through early June for gas line installation. Flaggers will maintain traffic. Motorists are advised to slow down and expect slight delays. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule. W.Va. 2 lane closure extended A portion of W.Va. 2 in Moundsville from milepost 12.0 to milepost 13.16 will have the northbound lane closed ...
Community members will gather at the intersection of National Road and Kruger Street in Elm Grove on Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for a peaceful “No Kings” rally advocating for democratic principles, equal justice, and accountable leadership. The event is part of a broader grassroots movement, according to organizers, emphasizing that in the United States, power belongs to the people — not to any one individual. Local residents, community organizers, and concerned citizens. There will be signs, singing, brightly colored clothing, American flags, community ...
Photos by Eric Ayres The IDEA Center on the campus of West Virginia Northern Community College on Thursday night hosted a special igloo building program. Children created their own mini igloos before working together to start a large igloo made out of plastic gallon jugs. Once completed, the ...
WINTERSVILLE — Depending on where you live in our area, it can sometimes be tough to get around. That can affect a resident’s ability to work, shop or keep a medical appointment. That’s one of the service gaps the Jefferson County Resource Network is working to address. “The answers ...
