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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

At 11:05 p.m. Wednesday, a sergeant on a traffic stop on the eastbound on ramp from U.S. 40 to Interstate 70 in Richland Township. A warning was issued for defective tail lights, the report indicated. At 5 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy responded to the area of the parking lot outside of Marshall’s at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville for a report of a hit-skip accident with property damage only. At 3:29 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy on a traffic stop on Interstate 70 near mile marker 220 in Pease Township issued a warning to a Pennsylvania motorist for an equipment violation. At 1:04 ...

Bellaire announces homecoming court

Buckeye Local homecoming court released

Photo Provided Buckeye Local High School will host homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 20 with the theme Enchanted Gardens. The king will be crowned at halftime of the Powerpuff game, which will be held at the stadium at 7 p.m. Sept. 17. The queen will be crowned at halftime of the varsity ...

St. Clairsville homecoming court announced

Photo Provided The St. Clairsville homecoming court prepares for the homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 20. The king will be crowned before the game, and the queen will be crowned during halftime. Queen candidates include Gabriella Gasmire, from left, Brynlee Newton, Alexa Plumby, ...

New clothing boutique opens its doors in Woodsfield

WOODSFIELD — A new boutique in Woodsfield plans to provide residents a clothing option without having to drive an hour to retail chain stores. Kemp’s Leather and Western Wear is a clothing boutique that offers boots, cowboy hats, regular baseball caps, men’s, women’s, children’s ...

FEMA aid expanding from individuals to governmental entities

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s arrival in Ohio County following the deadly June 14 flash floods has led to millions in aid for those whose homes and other property were damaged or destroyed by the waters. According to FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Abby Eichorn, Ohio County ...