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O’Brien introduces bill to require JobsOhio to be transparent

State Sen. Sandra O’Brien, a Republican whose district includes all of Trumbull County, introduced legislation requiring JobsOhio to comply with open records and meetings laws. O’Brien, R-Lenox, said, "JobsOhio was created by the government and is funded with public dollars. If we’re ...

Morrisey talks tax relief during stop in Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG – The governor was in Parkersburg Tuesday talking about what he called meaningful tax relief lawmakers were able to provide over the last legislative session. In bookending Tuesday’s visit with a visit he made back in January, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey was at ...

Piggly Wiggly no more: Local grocery stores get new names

PARKERSBURG – The familiar Piggly Wiggly name has disappeared from multiple local grocery stores. Banners showing the new names of the stores are being placed at three establishments in Parkersburg, one in Vienna and one in The Plains ahead of long-term signage, said Jeremy Fellure, district ...

High gas prices impacting consumer habits in W.Va.

PARKERSBURG – Gasoline and grocery retailers in West Virginia have seen changes in the buying habits of consumers with the price of fuel rising, according to a trade association president. “Consumers are becoming more cautious, driving less, combining trips and sometimes purchasing smaller ...

Paden City Development Authority launches new website

PADEN CITY – The Paden City Development Authority recently announced the official launch of its new website, PadenCityDevelopmentAuthority.com. According to a release from the authority, the new site serves as a hub for information about the organization and the various rental spaces ...