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Candidates Draw Names for Placement on Local Ballots
February 22, 2012 The names of President Barack Obama, a Democrat, and Republican Mitt Romney top their parties' respective ballots in Ohio County for the May 8 primary election. more »»
GOP Hopefuls Speak To Party
February 22, 2012 WHEELING — Consumer spending is rebounding this election year, but it hasn’t made it back to where it was prior to the 2008 elections, Rep. David B. more »»
Santorum: Science Used as Political Tool
February 21, 2012 STEUBENVILLE — The Obama administration is “playing politics” and turning climate science into “political science,” Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum said Monday in Steubenville. more »»
Drilling Should Be by the Book, McKinley Says
February 21, 2012 CAMERON — Rep. David McKinley said he supports the burgeoning natural gas industry, but drilling companies must strive to do things correctly as they extract natural gas from the area. McKinley, R-W. more »»
Tomblin OKs OPEB Plan
February 21, 2012 CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia’s county school boards will get an estimated $1.3 billion break from retiree health care costs after Gov. more »»
Tomblin Touts Session Success
February 20, 2012 CHARLESTON — With the West Virginia Legislature two-thirds of the way through its 2012 session, a pair of early and major successes has helped propel Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s 16-item agend. more »»
Ohio Still Up For Grabs
February 20, 2012 CINCINNATI — In swing-state Ohio, support has been swinging in a lot of directions as the Republican presidential primary approaches. more »»
Adulewicz Seeks 6th District Seat
February 20, 2012 STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville attorney Casimir Adulewicz said he is “fulfilling a duty” impressed upon him 50 years ago by seeking a U.S. House seat in 201. more »»
Rick Santorum to Visit Steubenville on Monday
February 18, 2012 STEUBENVILLE — Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum will make a one-hour campaign stop Monday in Steubenville. more »»
Tax Cut Extension Gets Mixed Support
February 18, 2012 By JOSELYN KING Political Writer WHEELING — Congress on Friday passed legislation extending payroll taxcuts through the end of 2012 — but not with the help of three local lawmakers. Rep. David B. more »»
Tim Ennis Running For Commissioner
February 17, 2012 Brooke County Commissioner Tim Ennis announced his candidacy for Brooke County commissioner, seeking an unexpired term in the Wellsburg District. more »»
Goontz Files For Re-Election
February 17, 2012 Incumbent Judith P. Goontz has filed for re-election as Wetzel County magistrate on the Democrat ticket. more »»
‘Meet the Slate’ Event Planned for GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
February 17, 2012 The Ohio County Republican Party plans something new at its annual Lincoln Dinner set for next week, said county party chairwoman Elgine McArdle. more »»
Ferro Seeks Re-Election
February 17, 2012 McMECHEN — Delegate Mike Ferro, D-Marshall, will seek re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2012, a post he has held since 200. more »»
Candidates Speak Out
February 16, 2012 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — More than 100 voters turned out Wednesday for a “meet the candidates” forum sponsored by the St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce. more »»
Mielke Running For Prosecutor’s Post
February 16, 2012 Wayne R. Mielke, a local lawyer, has filed to run for the office of Brooke County prosecuting attorney in 2012. more »»
Hicks Seeks Another Term as Magistrate
February 16, 2012 Magistrate Scott Hicks is seeking re-election to the office of Hancock County magistrate in 2012. Hicks has served as a Hancock County magistrate for the past 14 years since his appointment on Feb. more »»
Will Vote Be In Time?
February 15, 2012 BENWOOD — City Council appears mostly in agreement that a one-year bus levy should go on the ballot this May. At a Jan. 24 meeting, council heard from several residents who wanted to vote on the levy. more »»
Chris Redfern: State Party Not Endorsing Michael Shaheen
February 15, 2012 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern said the state party isn’t endorsing St. more »»
U.S. Weighing Steep Nuclear Arms Cuts
February 15, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is weighing options for sharp new cuts to the U.S. nuclear force, including a reduction of up to 80 percent in the number of deployed weapon. more »»
Loop Project to Begin in Spring
February 15, 2012 SHADYSIDE — The village of Shadyside is moving forward with a revitalization project that will see $1,352,500 work performed in the park area of Central Avenue known as the “loop. more »» |
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