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County commission helping to demolish Washington Mall to spur new development

Washington Mall, which once was an economic beacon for the region when it opened in the late 1960s only to later fall into disrepair and be practically abandoned as store after store moved out, is being demolished soon to make way for a new development. The Washington County commissioners ...

Bridgeport students share ‘piece of their heart’ for Valentine’s

BRIDGEPORT — First- and second-graders at Bridgeport Elementary School showed off their writing skills and shared their thoughts on Valentine’s Day during a Title I parent meeting Friday. Parent Coordinator Maria Kayafas, who teaches Title I reading for third- and fourth-graders, spoke ...

Dog days aren’t over for Taylor Baugh-McIntire

BELMONT — Pet owners may rejoice as a new dog and cat grooming business is coming to town. Taylor Baugh-McIntire is bringing her expertise in grooming to the Groom Room and Lounge, located at 41977 National Road, Belmont. Baugh-McIntire is no newcomer to the world of pet grooming. She ...

One confirmed dead due to southern W.Va. flooding

WHEELING — At least one person has died and others remain missing following extreme flooding in southern West Virginia, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. He added that in McDowell County, more than half of the homes remained without power on Monday. Morrisey was joined by Brigadier Gen. ...

Barker makes the most of his Super Bowl LIX trip

Photos Provided Bentley Barker, a Union Local Middle School student, tours Caesars Superdome on Feb. 6 in New Orleans as part of his trip to Super Bowl LIX. Bentley, 13, received the trip from Make-A-Wish due to having a congenital heart condition that has impacted him since birth.