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The driver in the fatal crash that claimed two lives Wednesday, Aug. 3 in Woodsfield has been formally charged by Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney James L. Peters.

By Christina Slover, Natural Resource Technician/ Wildlife Specialist Feral swine are an issue for many states including Ohio.

Second annual event for Hoops for the Heart draws great turnout

Carla Wobschall Staff Writer When a kidney dialysis patient needs to arrive by 5 a.m., the Monroe County Public Transit (MCPT) driver has to start work extra early. But that’s what a small county transit agency does for its clients, right? Many small communities rely on contracted revenue, like regular runs to dialysis centers, to support their public transportation services. That’s allowed with federal funding as long as the contracts don’t interfere with services to the general public.

In the midst of traffic delays, lack of parking and inconvenience, it’s hard to see the bright side of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s downtown Woodsfield project.

More than 45 years ago, Fire Chief Wayne West helped create the volunteer fire department that served Bethel Township along with Noble County’s Franklin and Elk townships.

Carla Wobschall, Staff Writer Like a flotation noodle bobbing to the surface, questions about the Monroe Memorial Pool’s value to the community arose Monday, Aug. 15 at the regular Woodsfield Village Council meeting.

Carla Wobschall, Staff Writer Voting slips in hand, people meandered along the display tables past welded metal animals, repainted paintings and repurposed toys. In all, they considered the 29 recycled art objects to choose their favorite piece in the Creative Hands Art Show Saturday, Aug. 6 at the former Safe Auto building in Woodsfield.

Litman Enterprises takes supplies to Kentucky

The Monroe Water Systems Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Laings Community Center Office.… Login to continue reading Login…