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Husted testifies remotely in ex-FirstEnergy executives’ corruption trial

COLUMBUS (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted testified Wednesday that he was present at a 2018 dinner with Ohio’s then-Gov.-elect Mike DeWine and two former FirstEnergy Corp. executives who are accused of bribing a top utility regulator, whom DeWine appointed shortly thereafter. But ...

Bills incentivizing increased operation of coal-fired power plants in doubt

FILE NAME: Power Plant 03-10-26 File Photo (Photo by Steven Allen Adams) Cutline: The Omnis Pleasants plant is seen in this photo from August 2024. A Senate bill discussed Monday night by the House Energy and Public Works Committee could punish all coal-fired power plants in West Virginia ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE At 11:01 p.m. Sunday, a caller from the Village Network on National Road in Belmont reported that a resident assaulted staff. A deputy responded and took one female into custody and transported her to the Sargus Juvenile Detention Center. At 9:40 p.m. Sunday, ...

Jay Leno bringing stand-up show to Wheeling in September

WHEELING — One of America’s most beloved comedians is heading to Wheeling. Legendary stand-up comedian and former late-night television host Jay Leno will bring his live comedy show to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 26, for a night of sharp observations, hilarious storytelling, and ...