MARTINS FERRY — With school buses returning to Belmont County roads, local police are urging motorists to slow down, stay alert and follow traffic laws as students head back to class. The Martins Ferry Police…
Ohio gas prices continue to rise
STEUBENVILLE — As summer draws to a close, gas prices remain high across Ohio, with consumers paying more than $1…
Heavy rain soaks Ohio Valley, causes flooding and football changes
More than an inch of rain fell Thursday morning in parts of the Ohio Valley, which downed trees, made roads…
Bellaire shows school spirit with tailgate event
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Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican…
Martins Ferry Schools Announces 2026-27 Bus Schedule
All routes and bus numbers are subject to change. For questions about the bus routes, call the bus garage 740-633-2965…
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Kyer Earns 26th Career Shutout As St. Clairsville Blanks Weir, 4-0
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – There’s usually one opponent on a team’s schedule that literally gives…
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Lisa Francisco (Broering), age 60, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away peacefully August 16,…
Donald Grear, 93, of Barnesville died Tuesday. Visitation Sunday from 1pm until 5pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral…
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