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House passes bill to extend health care subsidies

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP lawmakers joined every Democrat in voting for the ...

BBB Charitable & Educational Fund sponsoring scholarship essay contest

CANTON — The BBB Charitable & Educational Fund, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest eligible to Ohio Valley high school seniors that could reward them with scholarships up to $2,500. The BBB Life Lessons Essay Contest — a theme-based essay contest that challenges students to reflect ...

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting ...

Ferry appoints new safety director as officials reflect on deadly fire

MARTINS FERRY — Safety services took center stage at Wednesday’s Martins Ferry City Council meeting as Melissa Yeso was appointed safety director and officials reflected on last week’s catastrophic Pearl Street fire that claimed the life of one resident. “Unfortunately, we had some ...

Sheriff: No foul play in body found in Lansing Creek

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — No foul play is suspected in the discovery of a body Tuesday in a creek in the Lansing area, Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack said Wednesday. Authorities were called at around 1 p.m. Tuesday after a resident had found the body of Jeremy Garrett, 48, of Lansing, in the ...

Washington Avenue Bridge collapses, three injured

WHEELING — Three workers from a demolition crew were injured Wednesday afternoon when the Washington Avenue Bridge collapsed into Wheeling Creek while they were working to dismantle the bridge deck. WVDOT officials indicated that they were working with the contractor to determine exactly ...