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Shats paving his own way

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Daniel Shats, a board-certified physician in internal medicine-gastroenterology, isn’t letting East Ohio Regional Hospital’s recent closure stop him from serving the Ohio Valley. Shats is originally from Ontario, Canada, but has been practicing in various places ...

Fort Steubnen Mall likely headed toward a sheriff’s sale

STEUBENVILLE — The Fort Steuben Mall is heading toward a sheriff’s sale. Jefferson County Common Pleas Judge Michelle Miller last week gave the lender, Total Finance Inc., the go-ahead to proceed with foreclosing on the mall’s listed owner, Fort Steuben Mall Holdings, for non-repayment ...

Patrol reminds drivers to never drive distracted

COLUMBUS — In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to always keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the wheel and their mind on the task. Remember, anytime you shift your attention from driving, you’re ...

Easter Bunny, vendors and food all at the fairgrounds for spring fling weekend

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A spring fling event at the Belmont County Fairgrounds is set to take place this weekend for lovers of Easter, food, lemonade and crafts and vendors. Auctions Beyond Actions is organizing a craft and vendor event this weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 ...

Local Salvation Army transitioning focus to homeless prevention

WHEELING — After “pausing” its nightly high-barrier shelter for men, the Salvation Army in Wheeling is transitioning its focus from providing temporary beds to preventing homelessness in the community. The mission of the group will now be to help take care of the food, rent and utility ...