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Property tax changes signed into law in Ohio

(The Center Square) — Property taxpayers throughout Ohio could get some relief in 2026. Gov. Mike DeWine signed a series of bills into law that impact everything from a school district’s minimum tax rate to limits on potential tax increases and giving county governments more control over ...

An exclusive interview with the big man himself

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — When making a list of what Belmont County children are asking for this Christmas, who better to ask than the jolly ol’ guy himself. Despite getting ready to deliver holiday cheer across the world, Santa has spent a lot of the holiday season at the Ohio Valley Mall ...

Longtime Martins Ferry council president retires

MARTINS FERRY — The city of Martins Ferry said farewell to longtime council president Kristine Davis on Monday evening. Davis did not seek re-election in November after serving the city for 25 years. During the special meeting on Monday, Mayor John Davies and council let her know that ...

Ronald Emerson, who served 60 years on Yorkville village council, has died

YORKVILLE — For the past 60 years, it would be very unlikely that you could think of the village of Yorkville without thinking of longtime council member Ronald Emerson. Born on September 28, 1930, in Tiltonsville, to the late John and Irma (Kritz) Emerson, Emerson passed away at his ...

Trump’s AI order gets pushback

(The Center Square) — A Democrat and a Republican lawmaker in Ohio are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s plan to take power from the state when it comes to artificial intelligence regulations. The two join a chorus of other state lawmakers and governors pushing back against ...

Christmas giveaway’s biggest gift: A community that cares

WHEELING — The Christmas spirit was shining bright in North Wheeling on Saturday when people from all walks of life in the community came together for the 35th annual Christmas Food and Toy Giveaway. Coordinated by the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple and held at the church’s North Wheeling ...