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Legislation would force review of utility company projections

A pair of Ohio state senators want to tighten scrutiny of utility company electric-usage projections, hoping to avoid expensive new power plants that may not be needed. “The forecasts must be real,” State Sen. Mark Romanchuk, R-Ontario, said at a news conference Tuesday. “Forecast is ...

‘Heavy Metal Experience’ Leading To Trade Jobs For Recent Grads

WHEELING – Many of today’s recent high school graduates are seeking a “heavy metal experience” in construction trades, and also the opportunity to start earning solid wages the day after commencement. “The Heavy Metal Summer Experience," sponsored though the Sheet Metal Workers Local ...

Police Reports

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE —11:01 p.m. Tuesday: Deputies assisted St. Clairsville Police in clearing a rental house on East Main Street in St. Clairsville. Nothing was found, the report stated. —10:54 p.m. Tuesday: A caller was in a parking lot on East Lawn Avenue in St. ...

Martins Ferry’s Chirpas OVAC 3A Softball Player of Year

Photo by Kim North Martins Ferry’s Giana Chirpas, left, was named the OVAC Class 3A Softball Player of the Year after leading the Purple Riders to their second consecutive championship. She is pictured with assistant OVAC Softball Director Ed Cihy.

Students Sweep Loop Area Ahead of Festival

SHADYSIDE — Students in the C-CAP program spent Tuesday sweeping the historic Loop area of Shadyside in preparation for next week’s Loop Festival. C-CAP probation officer Aaron Walker said the program regularly includes community service, programming and evidence-based instruction. He ...