Ramaswamy, Acton vie for Ohio governor seat

October 17, 2026

While it’s been 20 years since a Democrat was last elected Ohio governor, this year’s race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton is hotly contested. During separate endorsement interviews with this newspaper, the…

Belmont Savings Bank to open first W.Va. location in Wheeling

WHEELING – Belmont Savings Bank will be crossing the Ohio River for the first time in its 141 years of…

Inaugural Harvest in the Village slated for Saturday in Shadyside

SHADYSIDE – Inaugural Harvest in the Village is gearing up to be far from spooky. The first ever event is…

15th annual Harmony Haunt prepares to scare on Saturday

WHEELING – Harmony House, Children’s Advocacy Center, is preparing for its 15th annual Harmony Haunt, on Saturday, at the historic…

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Thursday At 10:25 p.m., the Ohio State Highway Patrol issued a be-on-the-lookout notice for a vehicle that was allegedly involved…

Belmont County Experts Educate on Lyme Disease as Cases Rise

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County's case count for Lyme disease continues to grow, even with the county having the most…

Community

Local briefs

Buckeye Local BOE meeting location changes The Buckeye Local Board of Education regular meeting on Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. will be moved to Buckeye Local JR/HS School at 10692 State Highway 150, Rayland OH 43943. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:45pm for the Auditorium renovations. The meeting will follow at…

ART WALK: Celebrate local art and support small businesses at the Downtown St. Clairsville Art Walk…

Datebook

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Celebrates 115 Years

Bridgeport first graders get a visit from high school

Local Sports

Barnesville, Toliver Run Past Wheeling Central

BARNESVILLE – For the third consecutive week, Barnesville has found itself in a war.…

Steubenville Fends Off DeSales In High-Profile Face-Off

'Handshake Agreement' With ESPN Brings College Football Closer To A 24-Team Playoff

Browns Coach Todd Monken Faces His Old Team As Ravens Visit Cleveland, With Huntley At QB

Obituaries

LUANA "TOOTS" SHUDIC REED

Luana (“Toots”) Shudic Reed passed away on October 10, 2026, just shy of her…

Joseph Henry Shinoski, 88, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. As…

JOE SHINOSKI

Roger Earl Hartzell, 78, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at…

ROGER HARTZELL

Ronald Irvin Vah, Sr., affectionately known as Ron, passed away on October 12, 2026, at WVU…

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