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Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for Iran War

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money. The department sent the request to the White House, according to a senior ...

Belmont County Commissioners declare April Sexual Assault Awareness Month

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday made sure that next month will shine a spotlight on sexual assault awareness in the county, declaring April to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Tri-County Help Center Sexual Assault Program Facilitator JaQue Galloway, ...

Belmont County Sheriff’s Office donating to American Heart Association

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont Correctional Institution and Belmont County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to raise money for the American Heart Association at the Ohio Valley Mall. Warden Shelbie Smith is also a Woman of Impact for the Ohio Valley Heart Association. She said that Wednesday ...

‘Twin Pops’ still safe from food dye ban effects

WHEELING – For now, “Twin Pops” can still be produced and sold in West Virginia. A law that bans both the manufacture and sale of foods in West Virginia containing certain food dyes remains blocked in federal court after being passed by the West Virginia Legislature in 2025, even after ...

Form Energy announces first international agreement

WEIRTON – Irish eyes were smiling over Form Energy this week, as the battery manufacturer announced its first international agreement. Company officials announced Tuesday – St. Patrick's Day – the signing of an agreement with FuturEnergy Ireland to deploy a 10-megawatt, ...