MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry City Council met in special session Friday afternoon to repass legislation needed to place a renewal levy on the May ballot that will continue to fund the police department. Council had passed the resolution “requesting the county auditor certify to the ...

MARTINS FERRY — Work continues to move forward on major upgrades at Martins Ferry’s water treatment plant, with city officials reporting recent progress on several key components of the multimillion-dollar project. Martins Ferry Service Director Andy Sutak said construction of a new ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — “I did this for you.” That is what Bellaire Police Officer Jake Lennox told Belmont County Eastern Division Judge David Trouten he heard 23-year-old Sandton Browder tell the homeowner when he arrived on the scene at 631 44th Street in Bellaire last week. Browder ...

WHEELING — This weekend’s snowstorm could be one that people tell stories about to their future children and grandchildren. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh anticipates this weekend’s snowfall could be the “storm of the century” with the Wheeling area forecast to see ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Animal Shelter and Belmont County Cat Stray Shun have partnered up once again for three upcoming fundraising events. On Jan. 24 and Feb 7, the duo will be at the Ohio Valley Mall from noon until 3 p.m. On Feb. 12, they are teaming up at the Belmont ...

SHADYSIDE — Former Mayoral candidate Greg Givens currently sits in the Belmont County Jail due to knowingly providing falsification relating to an election proceeding. Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan said that when Givens filed to run for Mayor he put his home address as an ...