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Belmont County woman killed after being attacked by deer

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A Stewartsville woman is dead after being attacked by a deer that was being kept at her home, according to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO deputies were called to the Proger residence in Stewartsville regarding a reported animal attack on Sunday evening. Once ...

WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital Auxiliary donates to Rehabilitation Dept.

BARNESVILLE — The WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital Auxiliary recently helped purchase two bariatric tables for the hospital’s rehabilitation department. “Barnesville Hospital and the Rehabilitation Department are incredibly grateful to the Auxiliary for generously purchasing our new ...

Ohio’s ban on foreign money for ballot measures stands

(The Center Square) — An Ohio law to ban foreign money to promote ballot measures in the state will stand. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the ban gives voters peace of mind as the potential for more and more ballot measures to come to a vote ...

Blue Envelope promotes safety, understanding during traffic stops

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Blue has long represented those who protect and serve our communities. Now, it also signals a new initiative designed to bridge communication gaps between first responders and people with developmental disabilities. Ohio’s Blue Envelope initiative promotes safety and ...

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital marks 175 years

WHEELING — Guests celebrated the past, present and future of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital on Saturday during a gala event honoring the hospital’s 175th anniversary at Wheeling Park’s White Palace. As those guests entered the White Palace and moved from the main floor to the banquet ...

Parent and family legislation moving forward in Ohio

(The Center Square) — One side of the Ohio General Assembly continues to push legislation for two-parent households in the state, while the other wants to revamp how the state handles children in broken homes. The Ohio House of Representatives is moving ahead with legislation that would ...