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O鈥橞rien introduces bill to require JobsOhio to be transparent

State Sen. Sandra O鈥橞rien, a Republican whose district includes all of Trumbull County, introduced legislation requiring JobsOhio to comply with open records and meetings laws. O鈥橞rien, R-Lenox, said, "JobsOhio was created by the government and is funded with public dollars. If we鈥檙e using public dollars to create jobs, shouldn鈥檛 the public know what jobs were created and if the money was well spent?鈥� The bill was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. JobsOhio was created in 2011 during the gubernatorial administration of Republican John Kasich as a private nonprofit ...

Morrisey talks tax relief during stop in Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG 鈥� The governor was in Parkersburg Tuesday talking about what he called meaningful tax relief lawmakers were able to provide over the last legislative session. In bookending Tuesday鈥檚 visit with a visit he made back in January, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey was at ...

Piggly Wiggly no more: Local grocery stores get new names

PARKERSBURG 鈥� The familiar Piggly Wiggly name has disappeared from multiple local grocery stores. Banners showing the new names of the stores are being placed at three establishments in Parkersburg, one in Vienna and one in The Plains ahead of long-term signage, said Jeremy Fellure, ...

High gas prices impacting consumer habits in W.Va.

PARKERSBURG 鈥� Gasoline and grocery retailers in West Virginia have seen changes in the buying habits of consumers with the price of fuel rising, according to a trade association president. 鈥淐onsumers are becoming more cautious, driving less, combining trips and sometimes purchasing smaller amounts of fuel,鈥� said Traci L. Nelson, president of the West Virginia Oil Marketers and Grocers Association. 鈥淚t reflects the pressure higher prices are putting on household budgets.鈥� Fuel prices have soared since President Donald Trump with Israel initiated the war with Iran about six ...

Paden City Development Authority launches new website

PADEN CITY 鈥� The Paden City Development Authority recently announced the official launch of its new website, PadenCityDevelopmentAuthority.com. According to a release from the authority, the new site serves as a hub for information about the organization and the various rental spaces available for new and expanding businesses, as well as special events and sports. Founded in 1989, the Paden City Development Authority is a nonprofit community development organization dedicated to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses and improving quality of life throughout the ...