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Property tax petition quest for Ohio ballot pushed to 2027

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Ohio voters will not get the chance to eliminate property taxes in the state when they go to the polls this November. Organizers of a petition drive to get a proposed constitutional amendment banning property taxes on the ballot this fall need more time to gather the required number of ...

Pickleball serves up new recreation option in St. Clairsville

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The city of St. Clairsville now has four permanent pickleball courts outside the Unified Jr. Rec Center. City Recreation Director Eric Gay said he has been aware of the growing demand for pickleball, which is played inside the city's recreation center five days a week. "We ...

Belmont County man dies following ATV crash

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Belmont County man died Saturday after an ATV crash in Washington Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred on Township Road 101 near Ohio 148. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a report of a serious injury ...

Shadyside targets another 40 properties in cleanup effort

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SHADYSIDE — The second round of nuisance property ordinance letters soon will be going out to residents with trash in their yards within the village of Shadyside. On Monday evening, council member John Longwell said the village has been pleased with the ongoing cleanups. He added that ...

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Bellaire Finance Committee meeting set for Friday BELLAIRE — The Village of Bellaire Finance Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Friday. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building. ODOT announces Belmont County construction updates BELMONT ...

Police Reports

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Martins Ferry Police Thursday — 12:21 a.m. — Officers were out on the 600 block of Columbus Avenue regarding a noise complaint involving fireworks. Officers checked the surrounding areas but had negative contact. — 1:05 a.m. — A traffic stop was initiated on Hickory Street near ...