CHARLESTON — Fast approaching his first year as West Virginia’s chief executive, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said that the fundamentals built by his administration in 2025 will help springboard the state into prosperity during the remainder of his term. Morrisey held a press conference Monday ...
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, a sergeant was out in the area of Chipotle on Mall Ring Road in St. Clairsville for a report of a suspicious truck blocking the roadway. The officer did not locate the truck. At 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy was out at an address on National Road in Bridgeport for a report of a motor vehicle accident with property damage only near Dollar General. A motorist called to report he hit a street sign. Information was taken for a crash report. At 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy responded to a 911 hangup call placed from an ...
VALLEY GROVE — Six months after flood waters devastated the communities of Triadelphia and Valley Grove, the emotional scars for those who have lived through the trauma of the natural disaster are still healing. Members of the community came together this past weekend to share their ...
WINTERSVILLE — Christmas. It is the season of giving. It is the time when people express their love for one another. And perhaps no one knows more about giving than those involved in the Wintersville Women’s Club. While the club’s members give back to the community throughout the ...
TRIADELPHIA — Holiday operations at The Highlands have gone well this year despite icy weather often coupled with the usual holiday traffic, said Brian Taylor, operations director at The Highlands. Taylor addressed Ohio County Development Authority members this past week and told them it seems The Highlands has been “very busy” this holiday season. “Even before Black Friday we were busy, and that’s when I started noticing there were some issues with a traffic light at the exit ramp of Interstate 70,” he said. “Then we went back on the cameras and found out we had a ...
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 6:19 p.m. Tuesday, a sergeant responded to an address on National Road in Bridgeport on a request for a welfare check on an 80-year-old male who was not answering his phone and had not been seen for a few days. The officer made entry to the home and confirmed a DOA. A coroner was called to the scene, and a dog warden was also requested. At 6:16 p.m. Tuesday, units responded to Valley Center Boulevard in St. Clairsville for a report of a motor vehicle accident between two vehicles with property damage only. Information was taken for a crash ...
