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Belmont County man dies following ATV crash in Washington Township

Local News June 8, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Belmont County man died Saturday after an ATV crash in Washington Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred on Township Road 101 near Ohio 148. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a report of a serious injury ATV crash. According to the patrol, a 2009 Yamaha YXR700F driven by Debra Street, 71, of Alledonia, was traveling eastbound on Township Road 101. Ronald Street, 72, of Alledonia, was riding in the utility terrain vehicle with her. While negotiating a turn, the vehicle traveled off the right side of ...

A 'Splashtacular' Event At Heritage Port Benefits Easterseals

Local News June 8, 2026

WHEELING – There were boats, water skiers, kids engaged in water battles, environmental talk and even some science experiments and food trucks as Easterseals Rehabilitation Centerhosted its second annual “Splashtacular” at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The event was free, with raffle ...

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

Local News June 8, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers haven't stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines ...

Steubenville native first in clinical trial using mixed reality in the operating room

Local News June 8, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — When Amanda McGrail was diagnosed with Cushing's disease, she knew that surgery would be needed. What she didn't know was that she would become the first participant in a clinical trial aimed at determining whether mixed reality technology can be safely used in an operating ...

Martins Ferry Strawberry Festival deemed a 'berry' good time

Local News June 8, 2026

MARTINS FERRY – Attendees flocked to Project Forward’s fifth annual Strawberry Festival early to beat the rain on Saturday. “I think with the weather, people wanted to show up earlier, but this is also always a family favorite festival,” Project Forward Vice President Katie Kendall ...

Local Briefs

Community June 6, 2026

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 ...