After two suicidal crises during pandemic isolation, 16-year-old Zach Sampson feels stronger but worries his social skills have gone stale. Amara Bhatia has overcome her pandemic depression but the teen feels worn down, in a state of “neutralness.’’ Virginia Shipp is adjusting but says ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Board of Health accepted the resignation of one retiring nurse and hired another during a special meeting Friday. Board members unanimously approved the resignation of nurse LeeAnn Smith, who has worked at the health department for eight years. She ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Standing in the State Dining Room on May 4, President Joe Biden laid out a lofty goal to vaccinate 70% of American adults by Independence Day, saying the U.S. would need to overcome “doubters” and laziness to do it. “This is your choice,” he told Americans. “It’s ...

St. CLAIRSVILLE — Area seniors and community leaders gathered Wednesday at the Belmont County Department of Senior Services on National Road west of St. Clairsville to remember and mark the passing of all seniors who died during the coronavirus pandemic. Signs with names and pictures lined ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two major Ohio business groups on Tuesday came out in opposition to pending GOP legislation in the Ohio House that would prohibit employers, either public or private, from requiring employees to receive vaccinations. The bill also would prevent workers from being ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County leaders are exploring options for how best to use American Rescue Plan funding to redress losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have already received one half of our portion, and I believe we’ll have the other half next year,” Belmont County ...