Ohio

Ohio Faces Short-Term Energy Price Hike as New Reform Law Reshapes Power Market

River News Network Staff - October 17, 2025

OHIO, USA — Ohioans should brace for higher power bills in the near future as the state works to overhaul its energy system under...

House Bill 309: Expanding Oversight and Transparency

River News Network Staff - October 17, 2025

CINCINNATI — As property taxes continue to rise across Ohio, lawmakers are moving forward with two new proposals designed to bring some relief to...

Ohio Valley Mall Prepares for Holiday Rush with Seasonal Hiring and Festive Events

River News Network Staff - October 17, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE —The Ohio Valley Mall is already gearing up for the holiday season, with many stores posting “Now Hiring” signs and seeking extra...

Abandoned horse found running loose on I-70 in Belmont County; officials searching for owner

River News Network Staff - October 17, 2025

Belmont County, Ohio — A horse spotted running along Interstate 70 in Belmont County Thursday morning caused quite a stir before being safely rescued...

Don’t Miss the Fall Festival at Barkcamp State Park!

River News Network Staff - October 16, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Families are invited to celebrate the season at the 4th Annual Fall Festival at Barkcamp State Park on Saturday, October...

Martins Ferry Officials Swear in New Police Chief

River News Network Staff - October 16, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio - Sgt. Vincent West was officially sworn in as the City of Martins Ferry's new police chief at Tuesday night’s city...

Police arrest woman in Indiana in Harrison County animal cruelty case

River News Network Staff - October 16, 2025

ANDERSON, Ind. — Police in Anderson, Indiana, have arrested the second woman connected to a May animal cruelty case in Harrison County. Jamie Lynn Wright...

Shadyside Park Committee to Repair Electronic Sign

River News Network Staff - October 16, 2025

SHADYSIDE, Ohio — The Shadyside Park District committee says it will repair the electronic sign honoring Pauline Swamberg. Committee members told the Village Council they...