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Another New Hospital Headed to St. Clairsville

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Another New Hospital Headed to St. Clairsville

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — St. C. will soon be home to a new WVU Medicine hospital, the health system announced Thursday at the St. Clairsville Chamber of Commerce dinner.

The announcement comes less than a year after Trinity Health Systems opened a neighborhood hospital on St. Clairsville’s west side, adding a second inpatient option to a community that until recently had none.

The facility, projected to cost more than $50 million, could open within 16 months pending regulatory approval. Officials said the expansion is driven by the large number of Ohio patients already relying on WVU Medicine for care. No information was immediately available on where in St. Clairsville the hospital would be located.

WVU Medicine is West Virginia’s largest health system and operates hospitals across the Ohio Valley, including Wheeling Hospital, Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, Barnesville Hospital in Barnesville and Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz. In Belmont County, the system already runs outpatient clinics in Bellaire and Morristown, as well as the St. Clairsville Health Center and specialty clinics in St. Clairsville.

Cadiz Receives $1.1 Million Federal Grant for Water Line Project

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Cadiz Receives $1.1 Million Federal Grant for Water Line Project

CADIZ, Ohio — The village of Cadiz in Harrison County has received a federal grant of about $1.1 million to help fund a water infrastructure project along Main Street.

Village officials said the funding will be used to replace a water line and connect it with a county water line system.

The project could eventually allow Cadiz to provide water service to the nearby village of Hopedale.

Officials say the work is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade aging water infrastructure and expand service capabilities in the region.

New Restaurant to Open at Ohio Valley Mall

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New Restaurant to Open at Ohio Valley Mall

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Italian food lovers will soon have a new dining option at the Ohio Valley Mall.

Castello’s Pizza and Pasta plans to open a new 2,175-square-foot restaurant by May 1 inside the mall. The eatery will be located near the children’s play area, not far from the main entrance.

The restaurant will offer a menu featuring thin- and thick-crust pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, sandwiches and desserts. Pasta dishes will include linguine, ravioli and ziti served with a variety of sauces, along with several gluten-free options.

Seasonal offerings for the Lenten period will include cod dinners, seafood salad, shrimp linguine and crab cake balls. The restaurant also plans to feature an all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta buffet.

Castello’s has built a following at its existing location in Follansbee and is expected to attract new customers with the expansion into the mall.

The Ohio Valley Mall is located along Interstate 70 at Exit 218 on Mall Road in St. Clairsville. The shopping center features more than 100 retailers, restaurants and hotels.

The mall is owned and managed by affiliates of the Cafaro Company, based in Niles. The privately held developer has built and managed more than 30 million square feet of commercial real estate across 14 states.

Traffic Advisory for Tyler County

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Traffic Advisory for Tyler County

TYLER COUNTY, W.Va. — A portion of Tyler County will be reduced to one lane beginning next week as crews install fiber optic lines.

According to the West Virginia Division of Highways, traffic on WV 23 (McElroy Creek Road) in Alma will be restricted to one lane from milepost 6.0 to milepost 8.75 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. starting Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and continuing through early May.

The restriction is needed to allow crews to complete fiber optic installation. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers directing vehicles through the work zone.

Motorists are advised to reduce speed and expect delays while traveling through the area.

Officials noted that inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances could affect the project schedule

Dimitri! Live & Dangerously Local!™️Wednesday, March 11, now also on Rumble

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Dimitri! Live & Dangerously Local!™️Wednesday, March 11, now also on Rumble

Listen to Dimitri LIVE on on Big Willie 105.5 plus River Talk 1290 AM, 100.1 FM, 100.9 FM, and 1430 AM from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Download the River Network app and click River Talk. Encore presentations Thursday, Friday and Saturday on the app.

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Gov. DeWine Focuses on Education in Final State of the State

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Gov. DeWine Focuses on Education in Final State of the State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mike DeWine used his final State of the State address to emphasize education initiatives, including a new effort to address chronic absenteeism in schools across Ohio.

The governor announced the state will begin tracking school attendance through a real-time data dashboard, allowing officials to monitor absenteeism more closely.

According to DeWine, the attendance dashboard is scheduled to launch April 15 and will provide up-to-date data aimed at helping educators and policymakers respond more quickly to attendance problems.

State leaders say the move is part of a broader effort to improve student performance and keep children engaged in the classroom.

PSC Orders $190 Million Overhaul of Weirton Water System

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PSC Orders $190 Million Overhaul of Weirton Water System

WEIRTON, W.Va. — Addressing long-standing water system issues in Weirton could cost as much as $190 million, according to city officials.

The West Virginia Public Service Commission has ordered the Weirton Water Board to replace all cast iron water lines in the city’s system within the next five years.

Butch Mastrantoni, utilities director for the city, said completing the project within that time frame will be a major challenge.

Officials say the massive infrastructure upgrade is aimed at improving the reliability of the water system and addressing aging pipes throughout the city. Further details on funding and project planning have not yet been announced.

Appeals Court Says West Virginia Medicaid Not Required to Cover Gender-Affirming Surgery

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Appeals Court Says West Virginia Medicaid Not Required to Cover Gender-Affirming Surgery

A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia Medicaid is not required to pay for gender-affirming surgery.

The decision came from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which reversed an earlier ruling in the case. The court determined that the state’s Medicaid program can exclude coverage for gender-affirming surgical procedures.

The case centers on whether the state must provide coverage for the procedures under federal anti-discrimination law. By reversing its previous position, the appeals court cleared the way for West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to maintain the policy excluding the surgeries from Medicaid coverage.

Officials with the state had argued the program is allowed to set limits on what procedures it covers, while challengers maintained the exclusion amounted to discrimination.

The ruling marks a significant development in an ongoing legal battle over Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care in West Virginia. Further legal appeals could still follow.

Police Seek Driver of Pickup That Reached 120 MPH on I-70

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Police Seek Driver of Pickup That Reached 120 MPH on I-70

GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a pickup truck that allegedly reached speeds of 120 miles per hour while fleeing deputies Monday on Interstate 70.

According to the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a maroon Ram pickup near mile marker 182 on eastbound I-70. The driver reportedly ignored the attempted traffic stop and sped away.

Officials said the truck accelerated to triple-digit speeds, weaving across lanes, passing vehicles on the shoulder and reaching speeds of about 120 miles per hour.

Deputies were able to capture a photo of the vehicle and believe the driver exited the interstate at or near the Morristown Exit.

Anyone with information about the truck or its driver is asked to contact the sheriff’s office.

Steubenville Teacher Resigns After Viral Classroom Video

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Steubenville Teacher Resigns After Viral Classroom Video

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A teacher at Steubenville High School has resigned following the circulation of a viral video showing the teacher discussing current politics during a classroom lesson.

The video quickly spread on social media, drawing thousands of comments and shares and sparking debate from people across the political spectrum.

Initially, officials with Steubenville City Schools declined to comment on the situation. Administrators later acknowledged that political statements had been made in the classroom and confirmed they had accepted the teacher’s resignation.

School officials said they would have no further comment on the matter.

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