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More human remains found at South Wheeling site

WHEELING — Wheeling Police officers went back to the site near 42nd and Wood streets Sunday morning and found additional human bones, reported Philip Stahl, public information officer for the city of Wheeling. He added they had periodically been returning there since the initial discovery ...

Ohio election laws being enforced by new group

(The Center Square) — A new government body charged with enforcing election laws in Ohio begins work today. The Ohio Election Integrity Commission began its work with a new, five-member panel that was sworn in and adopted new governing rules and procedures. It was created by the General ...

Defense asks for continuance in Griffin double murder case

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A new defense attorney for accused murderer Andrew Isaac Griffin asked Friday that Griffin’s trial date set for spring be continued. Griffin is accused in the double homicide of Thomas and Angela Strussion at their Trails End Drive home near Belmont in 2021. Griffin is a ...

Ferry looks ahead to 2026 after year of progress and challenges

MARTINS FERRY — As the calendar turns to 2026, Martins Ferry city leaders are reflecting on a year marked by both significant accomplishments and a serious challenge, while expressing optimism about the city’s future. Mayor John Davies described 2025 as “an up and down year” for the ...

Job report still shows weakening economy

(The Center Square) — As Ohio’s job market continues to weaken, some analysts are raising concerns of a ripple effect and the potential for an even stronger economic slowdown. While Ohio’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.5% from 4.8% in September and below the national average of 4.6% for ...

Vivek Ramaswamy’s family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed alarm that a man who worked as his family’s bodyguard is facing federal drug trafficking charges. Justin Salsburey, 43, of Bellefontaine, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were each charged late last ...