Valloric sentenced in case involving more than 10,000 images

September 15, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Former Bellaire High School teacher and track coach Shawn Valloric was sentenced to 14-15 years in prison Monday. Valloric pleaded guilty to 52 charges involving child pornography in August. In April, he…

Shadyside plans to go from Halloween to Hallmark

SHADYSIDE – The village of Shadyside will now have trick-or-treat on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. During…

New felony charges filed against former Brooke High principal

WELLSBURG — Two additional felony charges have been filed in the case against the now-former principal of Brooke High School,…

EPA says it’s eliminating rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power…

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Wednesday — 10:06 p.m., a deputy assisted St. Clairsville police with a report of lightning striking a pole in Orchard…

Bridgeport Schools strengthening student agency

BRIDGEPORT — The students of Bridgeport Exempted Village School District are taking a leading role in determining their futures, with…

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Local Briefs

Colerain trustees to meet Thursday ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Colerain Township trustees will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the township complex, 70730 Crescent Road, to discuss quotes for paving Township Road 1330, East Road. No other business will be discussed. The meeting is open to the public. For more…

Wellness Weekend participants raise funds for future cancer complex

'Dancing With The Ohio Valley Stars' 2026 cast announced

History opens its doors in Mount Pleasant

Local Sports

State-Ranked Martins Ferry Sweeps Past Union Local

MARTINS FERRY – When members of the Martins Ferry volleyball team woke up Monday…

Protect College Sports Act Gets Renewed Push And Fresh Opposition As College Football Returns

CADIZ – On behalf of the Harrison Central Sports Foundation, the Harrison County High School Sports…

Five Inductions Due For Harrison Central Sports Hall Of Fame

How Arch Manning And Texas Made History With Late Rally To Beat Ohio State

Obituaries

DONALD WILLIAM SORG

Donald William Sorg, born on October 17, 1943, in Bellaire, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on September 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Donald dedicated many years of his professional life as a Senior Control Room Operator for First Energy, from which he retired after a long and fulfilling career. His…

MARILYN WIGGINS

JACQUELINE GRETZINGER

Mildred "Midge" Matesick, born on June 22, 1930, in Key, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September…

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