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Victim identified in Martins Ferry New Year’s Eve house fire

MARTINS FERRY — The victim of the New Year’s Eve house fire in Martins Ferry has been identified, and a GoFundMe page has been established for her family. Martins Ferry Fire Chief I Justin Smith confirmed that 74-year-old Deborah L. Wilson was killed when a Pearl Street duplex quickly ...

Ohio debate over viable child care facility fraud heats up

(The Center Square) – The debate over taxpayer-funded child care facilities across Ohio has intensified since State Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, called for an investigation earlier this week. Williams claims there have been multiple reports alleging fraud in publicly funded ...

U.S. House contests to decide control of Congress in 2026

(The Center Square) — The 2026 midterm elections promise to bring fierce competition as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress. All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election in 2026. However, analysts predict only 66 have at least a slight chance ...

Noon Year’s Eve party a big hit at Ohio Valley Mall

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Hundreds of children and their families rang in 2026 during the Noon Year’s Eve Party on Wednesday at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville. The event included music by a DJ and a variety of activities and informational booths throughout the mall. At noon, hundreds ...

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital welcomes New Year baby

WHEELING — A new life entered the world just after midnight on New Year’s Day and became the newest and youngest resident of the Ohio Valley. Baby boy Beekon Ray Meade was born to Brooke and Phillip Meade of Woodsfield at 12:18 a.m. Thursday at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. He was the ...

One dead in Martins Ferry duplex fire

MARTINS FERRY — One person is confirmed dead after a Wednesday morning fire destroyed a Pearl Street duplex in Martins Ferry, while damaging others. Martins Ferry Fire Chief I Justin Smith said Wednesday afternoon that the victim’s family had been notified and there were members of the ...