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Austin Master must pay more than $34m to the state of Ohio

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Martins Ferry company must pay more than $34 million in penalties to the state of Ohio for storing a potentially dangerous overabundance of oil and gas waste on their property while profiting financially. Belmont County Common Pleas Court Judge John Vavra has ruled that ...

Developer seeks help developing Bellaire’s Rose Hill area

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Bellaire native Donn Sinclair now lives and works in North Carolina, and he has started a project to welcome people into new homes in Ohio. Sinclair works in real estate and financial planning in Rock Hill, North Carolina. On Wednesday, he spoke of his plan to revitalize ...

Body found in Ohio River identified

WHEELING — The Wheeling Police Department announced Wednesday the identity of the body found in the Ohio River last week. According to the WPD, the West Virginia Medical Examiner has determined that George Zachary Lekanudos, 37, of Wheeling was found along the shoreline of the Ohio River on ...

Yost rejects proposal to undue marijuana restrictions

(The Center Square) — A proposed ballot initiative to repeal new restrictions on recreational marijuana use in Ohio that are scheduled to take effect in March is up in the air, at least for now. Attorney general Dave Yost rejected proposed ballot language’s summary on a referendum that ...

Authorities Release Identity Of Body Found In Ohio River

Authorities have confirmed the identity of the person whose body was found in the Ohio River last week. According to the Wheeling Police Department, the West Virginia Medical Examiner has determined that George Zachary Lekanudos, 37, of Wheeling was the found along the shoreline of the Ohio ...

Steve Bezak joins Buckeye Local Board of Education

DILLONVALE — Steve Bezak III took his seat at the table during the Buckeye Local Board of Education’s organizational meeting on Monday, filling the vacancy left by member Clint Powell. Bezak succeeded Powell, who opted not to seek re-election, and was approved by voters at the polls in ...