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US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes on Iran, hitting targets farther north. American forces also fired into a ship they accused of trying to break a U.S. naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated Thursday with missile and drone fire targeting U.S. allies Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. The interim ceasefire agreed to last month has collapsed and the region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks by the U.S. and Iran as they battle for control of ...

Commission looking at options to fund ambulance service

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PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Commission is looking at options in what can be done regarding a $1.7 million request from the WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center to help fund emergency ambulance service for the area. Commissioners discussed some different options during Thursday’s meeting. Camden Clark Chief Executive Officer Sean Smith, Camden Clark Chief Financial Officer Kyle Pierson and Camden Clark Ambulance Director Shawn Marshall appeared before the Wood County Commission Monday and said traditional reimbursement for ambulance service is not sufficient to cover the ...

Buckeye Hills Regional Council receives 2026 Impact Award for brownfields program

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MARIETTA — Buckeye Hills Regional Council has received a 2026 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations for its Regional Brownfields Assessment Program, according to a council release. With funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Buckeye Hills managed an assessment program covering its eight-county service area in southeastern Ohio. The council coordinated with local governments, property owners and other stakeholders to identify sites and oversee environmental assessments and planning. The program assessed 14 brownfield ...

Picture This: Council discusses zoning laws

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Marietta City Council discusses zoning law and plans for new zoning codes with Compass Point Consultant Wendy Moeller via a video meeting Thursday evening during a Planning Zoning Annexation and Housing Committee meeting prior to the start of Thursday evening’s city council meeting. (Photo ...

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Graysville Community Volunteer Fire Department annual carnival The Graysville Community Volunteer Fire Department, 38851 State Route 26, Graysville, will hold its annual carnival Saturday. A variety supper will be served starting at 4 p.m. Mike Calovini will provide music from 4-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. The annual parade will be at 7 p.m. A raffle and country store with a drawing will be held at 8 p.m. There will also be games for the youngsters. Lowell-Adams Fire Department Ice Cream Social The Lowell-Adams Fire Department Ice Cream Social will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, on ...