Griffin’s former best friend says Griffin told him Strussion tried to put hit on Griffin

November 2, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Andrew Isaac Griffin’s former best friend Brett Cole testified that Griffin murdered his Salsa Joe’s business partner Thomas Strussion and Strussion’s wife Angela because Griffin claimed Thomas Strussion tried to put a…

Powhatan Point man dies in single-vehicle crash

A Powhatan Point man died early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Washington Township, the Ohio State Highway Patrol…

District Spelling Bees Begin Throughout Belmont County

Students throughout Belmont County will soon be spelling W-I-N-N-E-R. District spelling bees are starting to be held throughout the county,…

Rising Health Costs, Coverage Changes Big Concerns For Older Adults As Election Day Nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years.…

Kroger’s $3M taxpayer-funded grant questioned by food group

Cincinnati-based grocery store giant Kroger recently received a $3 million federal taxpayer-funded grant critics say will help the company’s bottom…

Valley Hospice named a top place to work

RAYLAND — Being selected for a national award that recognizes an organization as a top employer is important, but winning…

Community

OhioRISE offers help at Red Ribbon Walk

OhioRISE lent support to families battling addiction and its effects during the Red Ribbon…

JVS blood drive turnout exceeds expectations

Church Rubberneck Tour coming Sunday The Barnesville Area Ministerial Association is hosting a free, self-guided Church…

Local Briefs for Oct. 31

THE BARKCAMP RACE: Held from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. at Barkcamp State Park, The Barkcamp Race is…

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Local Sports

Steelers Bulldoze Browns 27-6 To Take AFC North Lead, Extend Home Streak Over Rivals To 23 Straight

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jaylen Warren tied a career high with 143 yards rushing and…

PICKERINGTON – A trio of Ohio Valley teams and two individuals qualified for the Ohio State…

Bellaire Boys, Girls; St. Clairsville Boys Send Full Teams To Ohio State Cross Country Meet

Linsly Closes Out Home Slate With Loss To Kiski

USC Stuns No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 With Big Plays From Jayden Maiava, Freshman Trent Mosley

Obituaries

Barbara Ann Reilly Stobbs

Barbara Ann Reilly Stobbs, 75, of Granville, Ohio passed away on Saturday morning, October…

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