Tunnel Vision
The eastbound lanes of the Wheeling Tunnels were officially closed once again for repairs. The question is this: will there be light at the end of the tunnel this time? Local motorists got used to the major detour last year when the eastbound lanes of the tunnels were closed for several months. The rest of the highway traffic traveling one of the nation’s busiest interstates was able to utilize Interstate 470. For area motorists, we have to get back into that detour frame of mind, choosing between a few key routes: taking downtown Wheeling past the (Native American) statue at McColloch’s Leap to U.S. 40, or perhaps Ohio 7 to I-470. Any way you slice it, your alternate route must be strategically planned, taking in consideration the high-traffic drive times of the day. Drive-time bottlenecks tend to pop up even when both lanes of the tunnels are open. The unforeseen hurdles faced by the project contractor, Velotta Co.
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ENOUGH IS enough already.
Eastern Ohioans have had to make too many sacrifices at the expense of bureaucracy. While a saggy economy dictates cutbacks, the Ohio Valley has had to endure more than its fair share of cuts.
Civic Pride
WE COMMEND a small but energetic group of Bridgeport women who take the appearance of their gateway community quite seriously.
We are talking about a group of volunteers from the Bridgeport Women's Club.
Rush ?Run
RUSH RUN residents undoubtedly agree with the words of the old song, “You never miss the water till the well runs dry.
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This week, the Belmont County board of commissioners was again asked about the future of the Ohio Valley Mall this time in the wake of the recent departure of two businesses - the Amerasian Buffet and the Gap Outlet.
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LET THE music begin.
The official opening of Jamboree In the Hills takes place today. With it comes four days of entertainment not seen the balance of the year in the Ohio Valley. It is a country festival unlike any other.
Mahajibee Blues Band at Fort
Birds and the Bees
50th Anniversary
Evening With Stars
Strager
OVAC Band/Cheering
Hailey 7-18
Sunsets Late July