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Poll: Economy Is Top Issue for Ohio Voters

The economy continues to be the top issue for Ohioans as the 2026 midterm and gubernatorial election moves closer. The most recent Emerson College poll showed nearly half of all respondents said the economy is the most important issue for Ohio voters, clearly outdistancing threats to democracy, health care, housing and immigration. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a food price outlook for the rest of this year and into 2026, saying prices are rising higher than the current 3% rate of inflation. President Donald Trump said in a nationwide address ...

This Week in West Virginia History

The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Dec. 21, 1798: Wood County was established by the Virginia General Assembly. It was named for James Wood, governor of Virginia from 1796 ...

Attorney Mike McCormick Will Run for Belmont County Common Pleas Judge

Attorney Mike McCormick announced his candidacy for judge of the general division of the Belmont County Common Pleas Court. The judicial seat of Judge John Vavra will become vacant on Dec. 31, 2026. McCormick has practiced law in Belmont County for 36 years with the St. Clairsville firm ...

Paden City Woman Admits To Embezzling $13,701 From Wetzel-Tyler Board of Health

A Paden City woman pleaded guilty this week to embezzling nearly $14,000 from the Wetzel-Tyler Board of Health. Marsha Ann Carse, 63, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday in Tyler County Circuit Court to the felony offense of embezzlement. She was indicted during the October grand jury term in connection with the alleged offense arising from her former employment with the Wetzel-Tyler Board of Health. It was alleged that she embezzled $13,701.58 from the Board of Health from 2016-22. A felony charge of falsifying accounts was dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. The court ordered ...