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ODOT: Route 7 Lanes Reopen

River News Network Staff - September 11, 2025

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — For the first time in five years, traffic on Ohio State Route 7 near Mingo Junction will soon return to...

Wheeling Poet Releases New Work, “Agency 3: Novellas”

Karen Fatula-News Director - September 11, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. – A Wheeling poet is now the author of a novella released Sept. 9. Allison Pitinii Davis, PhD announced the release of her...

WATCH: AI at the Vet’s Office: Local Veterinarian Uses Technology to Enhance Pet Health and Learning

Karen Fatula-News Director - September 10, 2025

HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio - Artificial intelligence, or AI, has many applications, but can it help your pet? One local veterinarian says yes. Dr. Scott...

Wheeling Teacher Named 2026 West Virginia Teacher of the Year

River News Network Staff - September 10, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. – Tiffany Barnes, a special education teacher at Wheeling Middle School and U.S. Army veteran, was honored Tuesday night as the 2026...

Ohio Valley Communities Hold Memorial Services for 9/11 Victims

River News Network Staff - September 11, 2025

WHEELING & STEUBENVILLE — Memorial services to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks will take place today in Wheeling and Steubenville. In...

St. Clairsville to Host New Art Show in October

River News Network Staff - September 11, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Mayor Kathryn Thalman has announced that the city will host a new community art show in October at the Unified...

Harrison County Sergeant Honored with Life Saving Award

River News Network Staff - September 10, 2025

CADIZ, Ohio – Sgt. Tony Sedgmer of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office was honored Tuesday with a Life Saving Award from the Buckeye State...

Today’s the day to sign! Petition signing stations to Ax OH Tax open

River News Network Staff - September 10, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Make your voice heard Wednesday to eliminate Ohio property taxes. You can sign the petition to bring this matter before Ohio...