Flood watch issued as heavy rain threatens Ohio Valley

August 11, 2026

Meteorologists at the National Weather Service’s Pittsburgh bureau are casting wary eyes toward the skies over the next few days, as heavy rains around several parts of the Ohio Valley could produce flooding — especially…

Shadyside council approves sick-day donation policy

SHADYSIDE – Shadyside Village Council passed a resolution during Monday evening's meeting allowing all village employees to donate their sick…

Five face charges after Bellaire drug bust

BELLAIRE — Five people were arrested Thursday following a drug raid at a Bellaire apartment where detectives seized suspected fentanyl,…

Brown brings his Senate comeback bid to Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Sherrod Brown says campaign stops in Eastern Ohio communities are a big part of any statewide campaign. “They…

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Wednesday — 9:22 p.m., a caller from an address on Oak Street in Bethesda reported a bird had gotten into…

Commissioners bringing town hall meeting to Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry residents will have an opportunity to hear from Belmont County commissioners and ask questions during…

Community

PUCO takes steps to limit data center power cost increase

Ohio power regulators are taking steps they say are designed to protect large electric customers from paying higher rates because of data centers. Under a new order by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, data-enter customers will have to give AEP Ohio, a large power company, notice when they plan to ramp up electricity…

WVU Medicine To Bring Outpatient Clinic To The Highlands

Wednesday — 10:05 p.m., a caller from the front desk at Sleep Inn Suites on Reco…

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic raises money for nursing students

Local Sports

Browns Rookie Spencer Fano Nails Down Starting Left Tackle Job After Scuffle With Jared Verse

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Fights or scuffles during NFL training camps are widely discouraged…

New Experienced, Vocal Leaders Are Setting A Tone For The Bengals Defense

MLB's Worst Teams In 2026 Are Still Pretty Bad, But At Least They Are Reasonably Bad

Mahomes, Parsons And Trio Of 49ers Highlight The NFL Stars Returning From Injuries This Season

Obituaries

MARJORIE HOOD

Marjorie Lee Hood, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August…

Bruce Kramer, 73, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Ruby Medical Center,…

BRUCE KRAMER

ALLAN KETZELL II

Roland Swift, age 94 of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the…

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