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Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014
41+ min ago (427+ words) The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index cratered 9.7 points to 84.5 in January, falling below even the lowest readings during the COVID-19 pandemic. A measure of Americans" short-term expectations for their income, business conditions and the job market…...
Two think tanks say Ohio job growth is weak
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (746+ words) New job reports are out, and two think tanks are calling the Ohio employment picture "sluggish" and "flat." The think tank analysis of the numbers comes after more than a decade in which the state's Republican leaders have diverted billions…...
In surprise move, Spain will grant legal status to thousands of immigrants lacking permission
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (568+ words) Spain's Minister of Migration, Elma Saiz, announced the extraordinary measure following the weekly cabinet meeting. She said her government will amend existing immigration laws by expedited decree to grant immigrants who are living in Spain without authorization legal residency of…...
Drivers on overtime: ODOT braves cold to keep local roads safer
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (1014+ words) PARKERSBURG " Road crews in West Virginia and Ohio continue to work on getting local roadways clear and open. The West Virginia Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Transportation had multiple crews and equipment out Sunday and Monday clearing…...
Tickets for 11th BrAva Mom Prom go on sale March 1
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (416+ words) The 11th annual BrAva Mom Prom that raises money for childhood cancer research will be held on April 17 at a new venue in Marietta. The prom, hosted by BrAva Fight, the Mid-Ohio Valley's childhood cancer awareness and funding organization, will be…...
City Roads still receiving treatment from snow storm
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (1082+ words) PARKERSBURG " Road crews in local towns and cities are still working on getting roads cleared while dealing with freezing temperatures and ice accumulation. The area is still dealing with snow that fell over the area Saturday and Sunday as road…...
Muskingum on the rocks
15+ hour, 49+ min ago (123+ words) The Harmar Village rail bridge spans an ice filled Muskingum River near the confluence with the Ohio River on Monday. Extremely cold weather has caused most area waterways to freeze. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty…...
Ewing School special education services potentially changing soon
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (567+ words) Washington County's six public school systems are considering a new structure for providing education services to students with significant disabilities at the Ewing School following increased costs tied to the Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities' ongoing funding challenges, according…...
Rutherford resigns from City Council, vacancy to be filled by GOP committee
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (369+ words) Marietta City Councilman Ben Rutherford has submitted his resignation, effective Feb. 9, citing a new professional role and the time demands of city service. In a resignation letter addressed to council members, Rutherford said he recently accepted a position as head…...
Winter weather shutters courthouses
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (653+ words) PARKERSBURG " Residents in the Mid-Ohio Valley were greeted with snow and ice all day Sunday with below-freezing temperatures overnight Sunday and into Monday morning which prevented snow from melting. The forecast from the National Weather Service called for a wind…...