District Spelling Bees Begin Throughout Belmont County

November 2, 2026

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, with every young speller setting their eyes on a berth in the Belmont County Regional…

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…

Story and Video: Cell phone data from burner phone maps out Andrew Griffin's travel

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – During day three of Andrew Griffin's trial, who is accused of killing his Salsa Joe’s business partner…

What to expect in Ohio on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Once a presidential battleground state, Ohio has shifted sharply toward the right over the last decade. The…

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

ARTA HAYES

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our mother,…

LARRY LEACH

LLOYD NORRIS

Judith Nadine (Butler) Bruney, 84, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away Monday, October 26th, 2026. Judy…

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