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Annual soccer camp back on schedule after flooding disruption

WHEELING – Christ Community Church in Wheeling hosts its 18th annual soccer camp this weekend, with about 300 youths expected to attend. The camp takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday at the Linsly School. Preregistration is closed, but those interested still can register on site. It is open to boys and girls ages 4-10. The camp did not take place in 2026 after flooding struck the area days before the event, damaging Linsly’s soccer field and forcing cancellation. “We were all ready to go,” said Jason Adams, director of the soccer camp. “The night before is when it ...

Dean Martisn Festival set in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — The city will come alive this week with the sounds and memories of the Cocktail Cool Era. The 30th-annual Dean Martin Hometown Festival will run Thursday through June 20, with a wide variety of activities, including historical perspectives; the showing of a restored version ...

Police Reports

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE — 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy made a traffic stop on Interstate 70 eastbound at mile marker 218 in Richland Township and issued a verbal warning to a motorist for failure to maintain an assured clear distance ahead. — 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol requested a deputy check on a disabled vehicle on Barton Road in St. Clairsville. A deputy responded, but the vehicle was gone upon arrival. — 7:29 p.m. Wednesday, a caller reported suspicious motorcycles behind Michaels at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville. A deputy responded ...

Ohio River Splashtacular set for Sunday

There will be excitement, fun and even a little bit of learning for folks of all ages coming Sunday, as the second annual Ohio River Splashtacular makes its way to Wheeling's Heritage Port. The free event, to be held from noon-4 p.m. Sunday will be full of activities for visitors to enjoy, ...

Local Briefs

Union Local sets athletic board meeting MORRISTOWN — The Union Local School District will hold an athletic board meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the High School Learning Center. Bellaire BOE sets June meeting BELLAIRE — The Bellaire Local School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly business meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, June 8, in the administrative office board room, 340 34th St. Union Local BOE sets regular meeting MORRISTOWN — The Union Local School District Board of Education will hold its regular board meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June ...