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Capitol Building Commission re-approves murals

CHARLESTON – Members of the commission that oversees changes to West Virginia’s Capitol Complex held a special meeting Tuesday required under the terms of a settlement in a legal case involving the installation of murals in 2024. The Capitol Building Commission and voted to re-approve ...

No authorized work taking place at the wharf

EAST LIVERPOOL — Safety Service Director Bill Jones issued a statement saying that the City of East Liverpool wants to clear up information circulating on social media regarding the wharf for the residents and stakeholders. A group of residents had posted on Facebook plans to do work on the Wharf but did not seek any authorization from the city before planning to proceed with work on public property. While the intents are good, there is an issue of liability, Jennifer Barrett, SSDA said. The city has applied to U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli’s office for funding on engineering and ...

Library to host story time with firefighters

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Carnegie Public Library, East Liverpool is hosting Story Time with our Firefighters at 11 a.m. Saturday. The event will feature stories read to children by East Liverpool firefighters, snacks and interaction between the children and firefighters where the children can ask questions. The fire department will also have a fire truck at the library for the children to see. There is no scheduled end time for the event; it will be over when the stories are read and the children go outside to see the fire truck. The library closes at 1 p.m. on Saturday. ...

Trump says the US will extend ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request

ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic. The announcement came as last-minute ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran looked uncertain ...

St. Clair Township Police Department seeks additional levy to maintain current operations

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP — Approximately 5,300 registered voters are being asked to approve an additional tax levy for the St. Clair Township Police Department for the purpose of maintaining motor vehicles, communications and other equipment and other expense that will help maintain the departments operations and continue to provide services at the current level during the May 5 General Election. The St. Clair Township Police Department currently operates with 15 full-time sworn police officer, one part-time sworn police officer and one full-time administrative assistant. There is one ...

East Liverpool Council approves easement in special meeting

EAST LIVERPOOL — City council held a special meeting Monday to vote on two pieces of legislation, one of which was previously tabled for further discussion. The legislation regarding a temporary easement for construction passed with a six to zero vote. Council Member Deborah Danver was absent and excused. The ordinance was initially tabled and sent back to committee during the regular session of council earlier this month due to concerns over a hold harmless clause. Danver raised concerns over the hold harmless clause during the April 6 meeting, saying that she wasn’t ...