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W.Va. statehouse lawmakers urge Capito, Justice to support ban on greyhound racing

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CHARLESTON – Several Republican members of the West Virginia Legislature are encouraging the state’s two U.S. senators to back a ban on greyhound racing included in the latest version of the federal farm bill, while two lawmakers from Ohio County expressed support for the industry. In a letter sent Monday to U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, both R-W.Va., eight members of the West Virginia Legislature urged the senators to endorse the Greyhound Protection Act within the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026. The letter was first reported by West Virginia Public ...

A night for everyone: Jefferson County Fair expands inclusion event

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SMITHFIELD — The Jefferson County Fair will once again open its doors for Inclusion Night festivities Wednesday, Aug. 19. Now in its third year, the event gives community members with developmental and intellectual disabilities a chance to visit the fairgrounds in Smithfield and have access ...

No clear plan yet for Fort Steuben Mall repairs, city says

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STEUBENVILLE — If the Fort Steuben Mall’s owner has a professionally developed plan to bring it up to building and fire code standards, he’s not saying. City Manager Mike Johnson told council Tuesday he hasn’t heard from the ownership group, Total Finance, in weeks. “Our building inspectors are going out tomorrow to see if anything’s been done,” Johnson said. “(But) we haven’t heard from the mall owner or their representatives in weeks, and I think our next fire inspection is (around) June 30.” Building inspectors had originally given the owner until May 27 to have ...

JVS programs available for students

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BLOOMINGDALE – Space is still available for high school students looking for career options at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Principal/Supervisor Heather Hoover said openings remained in select programs and space was limited, but students still have an opportunity to apply. The JVS offers 18 career-technical education (CTE) programs, including animal science management, auto collision, auto service technology, carpentry, computer networking technologies, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, early childhood education, electrical trades, health technologies, ...

Scholarship honors the 'life and legacy' of Ellen Hunt

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The Ellen Hunt Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Ellen Hunt, a dedicated lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 557. Ellen’s unwavering commitment to service, community, and support of veterans embodies the core values of the American Legion Auxiliary. This ...

Hancock Schools review personnel moves

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NEW CUMBERLAND — Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education focused heavily on personnel matters. Jennifer Marchese, director of personnel, led Monday’s meeting in place of Superintendent Walter Saunders, who joined by telephone. She reminded those in attendance that all ...