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2026 Switzerland of Ohio District Spelling Bee winners

The Switzerland of Ohio Schools held its District Spelling Bee recently with students representing four of the elementary schools – River, Powhatan, Skyvue and Woodsfield. Dietrich Aanerud, an eighth grader from Powhatan Elementary, was the overall winner of the District Spelling Bee. ...

Weather not hampering Innovation Center project

MINGO JUNCTION – Winter’s wrath has not hampered construction on the Jefferson County Innovation Center in Mingo Junction. Indian Creek Local School District officials said despite the snow and icy temperatures, work has remained consistent on the site located near Hills Elementary School ...

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Richland Township Trustees to meet RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — Richland Township Trustees will meet Monday at the township garage at 5 p.m. Martins Ferry to hold special council session MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry City Council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 4:30 p.m. in ...

Weirton Restaurant Week returns March 1-7

WEIRTON – After a successful debut in 2025, Weirton Restaurant Week returns for its second year, March 1-7. Hosted by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, the weeklong promotion invites residents and visitors to dine local, ...

Blast at Smith Township plant injures 5

LANGELOTH, Pa. — When there was an explosion at the plant across the street Thursday night, David Russell and his wife “thought the roof ripped off” of their home. Multiple calls were made to 911 at about 6:15 p.m. Thursday reporting an explosion at Langeloth Metallurgical Co., a metal ...

Ohio taxpayers get credit for bringing back bald eagles

(The Center Square) — As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the population of the national bird, the bald eagle, is soaring in Ohio. A recent count involving citizen volunteers showed 715 bald eagles in Ohio, with a state official describes as “exceptionally ...