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New HBO series showcases Belmont County Courthouse

Local News

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Courthouse made a cameo appearance in an episode of an HBO comedy series. A new HBO original offbeat comedy series “The Chair Company” briefly showed a picture of the courthouse hanging on the wall roughly 9 minutes, 24 seconds into the third episode ...

‘Wreaths Across America’ campaign seeking sponsors

Community

WHEELING – Once again, the Fort Henry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is participating in the Wreaths Across America campaign, and local sponsors are being sought to purchase wreaths that will be placed in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Washington County, ...

Barnesville State Theater fundraiser brings the heat

Local News

BARNESVILLE — The third annual Blue Moon Copper Cup Chili Cook-Off recently raised $25,000 to help restore the historic Barnesville State Theater. Located at 137 W. Main St., the theater was built in 1924 and operated as a movie and live event venue until the 1960s. The structure housed a ...

Legal marijuana, tax distribution changes could become a reality

Local News

(The Center Square) — Voters who overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana use in Ohio could soon experience restrictions. Despite the new constitutional amendment that spelled out marijuana regulations, lawmakers want to tighten the reins by limiting where it can be smoked, how it can ...

Sonny Boy has no plans to close despite of being up for sale

Local News

BRIDGEPORT — Sixty years and several owners later, Sonny Boy restaurant is looking for another new owner. Current owner Melissa Starkey purchased the Belmont County staple in 2023. She also owns the Homestead Event Center on U.S. 250 in Colerain and All American Restaurant in Bellaire at ...