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Marijuana dispensary coming to Belmont County

BRIDGEPORT, Ohio - Belmont County’s first legal recreational marijuana dispensary should open sometime in 2026. Bridgeport Village Council gave Cresco Labs approval to build...

New Ohio Southeast Economic Development leader visits Belmont County, highlights local opportunities

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Economic development in southeastern Ohio was a major topic at the Belmont County Commissioners meeting Wednesday and one new leader...

Microsoft Hits Pause on $1 Billion Data Center Plans in Ohio

LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — In a significant shift, Microsoft announced it is pausing plans to build three massive data center campuses in central Ohio,...

Can this $2 million investment make Wheeling one of the “coolest” places to live in America?

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling City Council approved a $2 million investment from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds to revitalize four...

More than 650 Belmont County property owners still navigating reappraisal, deputy auditor explains process

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Are you still frustrated about your property taxes and wonder how your appraisal was done? River News Network met with...

U.S. Representative Michael Rulli Pledges Support for JSW Steel

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — Mingo Junction’s JSW Steel plant is experiencing a rebound, and U.S. Representative Michael Rulli praises its revival. On Tuesday afternoon,...

President Biden issues order barring sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese firm

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Joe Biden (D) issued an order today, Friday, Jan. 3, prohibiting the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel)...

Ohio minimum wage going up in 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a news release, the Ohio Department of Commerce announce the new Ohio minimum wage effective January 1, 2025.  Ohio’s minimum wage increased Jan. 1,...

Big Lots going out of business after bankruptcy deal, sale falls through

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Columbus, Ohio-based discount retailer Big Lots announced Thursday that it is closing its remaining stores and going out of business. The...

Hydroelectric project expected to bring clean energy to Belmont County

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - The Pike Island Lock and Dam near Yorkville in Belmont County may serve as a future energy hub through a...
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