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Mid-Ohio Valley Statistical Port District Gains Preliminary Approval The Mid-Ohio Valley Port District is a proposed new statistical port comprising nearly 220 miles of the Ohio River between the Huntington Tri-State Port District and the Port of Pittsburgh. It recently received preliminary approval. (Graphic by W.R. Coles & Associates)

The Mid-Ohio Valley Port District is a proposed new statistical port comprising nearly 220 miles of the Ohio River between the Huntington Tri-State Port District and the Port of Pittsburgh. It recently received preliminary approval. (Graphic by W.R. Coles & Associates)

Mid-Ohio Valley Statistical Port District Gains Preliminary Approval

April 16, 2021

A new statistical port district that could become the largest inland port in the United States by freight tonnage has received preliminary approval but awaits a final review. Read More

Corps Celebrates COI Of Mv. Kenneth Eddy

Cmdr. Paul Mangini, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Huntington, speaks at the ceremony awarding the Certification of Inspection to the mv. Kenneth Eddy. The audience included U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio’s Sixth District, Col. Jason Evers, commander of the Huntington Engineer District, and Brady Beckman, chief of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet. (Photo courtesy of Huntington Engineer District)

Corps Celebrates COI Of Mv. Kenneth Eddy

March 22, 2021

The Huntington Engineer District celebrated the issuance of a certificate of inspection (COI) for the mv. Kenneth Eddy on March 5 at the Marietta Repair Station in Marietta, Ohio. Read More

McGinnis Delivers Mv. Dwain Harper Mv. Dwain Harper.

McGinnis Delivers Mv. Dwain Harper

February 19, 2021

After a small celebration with family and co-workers, McGinnis Inc. officially christened the mv. Dwain Harper. Becky Harper, the namesake’s wife, broke the bottle with a single swing. Read More

Brent Spence Bridge Reopens Six Weeks After Fiery Crash

January 15, 2021

A major bridge over the Ohio River in the Cincinnati area reopened on time and under budget after six weeks of emergency repairs. The Brent Spence Bridge, which… Read More

Ferry Business Thrives Following Unexpected Bridge Closure The Anderson Ferry, a more than 200-year-old ferry connecting Constance, Ky., to Cincinnati, Ohio, across the Ohio River, has more than doubled its business since November 11, when a fire shut down a major bridge over the river. (Photo by Paul Anderson)

The Anderson Ferry, a more than 200-year-old ferry connecting Constance, Ky., to Cincinnati, Ohio, across the Ohio River, has more than doubled its business since November 11, when a fire shut down a major bridge over the river. (Photo by Paul Anderson)

Ferry Business Thrives Following Unexpected Bridge Closure

December 11, 2020

A 203-year-old ferry business is booming after a wreck disabled a major bridge in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area. “It’s probably the busiest we’ve ever been at one… Read More

Flexibility, Adaptation Assist Wheeling Area River Businesses Empire Diversified Energy closed on a $26 million dock and wharf bond December 1. (Photo courtesy of Empire Diversified Energy)

Empire Diversified Energy closed on a $26 million dock and wharf bond December 1. (Photo courtesy of Empire Diversified Energy)

Flexibility, Adaptation Assist Wheeling Area River Businesses

December 4, 2020

Businesses in and around Wheeling, W.Va., are finding cost-effective river transportation solutions for their needs, revitalizing an area once primarily known for coal production. Manufacturers in the region… Read More

Cincinnati Feels Impact Of Bridge Closure After Fiery Wreck A crash between two commercial trucks on the Brent Spence Bridge in Covington, Ky., on November 11 briefly closed the Ohio River. The bridge, the major connection across the Ohio River in the Cincinnati region, is expected to remain closed until late December. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

A crash between two commercial trucks on the Brent Spence Bridge in Covington, Ky., on November 11 briefly closed the Ohio River. The bridge, the major connection across the Ohio River in the Cincinnati region, is expected to remain closed until late December. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

Cincinnati Feels Impact Of Bridge Closure After Fiery Wreck

November 25, 2020

A wreck and fire on a major bridge across the Ohio River in the Cincinnati, Ohio, region earlier this month continues to hamper transportation, although the river itself has… Read More

Belle Of Louisville Steams To Gallipolis For Drydock The str. Belle of Louisville sits in drydock at the Amherst Madison repair facility at Gallipolis, Ohio. (Photo by Jim Ross)

The str. Belle of Louisville sits in drydock at the Amherst Madison repair facility at Gallipolis, Ohio. (Photo by Jim Ross)

Belle Of Louisville Steams To Gallipolis For Drydock

November 13, 2020

For the first time in 61 years, the excursion steamboat Belle of Louisville traveled up the Ohio River as far as Gallipolis, Ohio, for its every-five-year Coast Guard inspection… Read More

Coal Leader Robert Murray Dies

November 2, 2020

The man who, for many, was the public face of the American coal industry has died. A week after announcing his retirement as chairman of the board of the… Read More

Bellaire Harbor Service Celebrates 15 Years Bellaire Harbor Service expects to accept delivery soon of the mv. George J. Harrison, named after the 16-year-old son of Bob Harrison, president and owner. (Photo courtesy of Bellaire Harbor Service)

Bellaire Harbor Service expects to accept delivery soon of the mv. George J. Harrison, named after the 16-year-old son of Bob Harrison, president and owner. (Photo courtesy of Bellaire Harbor Service)

Bellaire Harbor Service Celebrates 15 Years

October 16, 2020

Bellaire Harbor Service is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the delivery of boats named to celebrate the Harrison family’s past and look toward its future. President and owner… Read More