BRIDGEPORT — The end of the 2025-2026 school year in the Bridgeport Exempted Village School District brought a mix of celebration and transition as leaders highlighted major facility progress while preparing to say goodbye to a longtime middle school principal. Bridgeport Middle School ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The co-founder of a foundation heading up a home-building project in the Rose Hill neighborhood voiced his frustrations with the county's land bank to Belmont County commissioners on Wednesday. Sinclair Foundation co-founder Donn Sinclair appeared before commissioners ...
Ohio’s attorney general rejected language in a proposed state constitutional amendment that would eliminate a woman’s right to an abortion, a provision that voters overwhelmingly added to the constitution just three years ago. Dave Yost turned away the proposed ballot language for the amendment that would shift decisions on regulation of abortion to the legislature, removing constitutional protections that voters approved in 2023. The new proposed amendment that, if approved, would be on the November ballot is entitled, “Reproductive Healthcare and Legislative Authority Over ...
WHEELING — Excitement is simmering ahead of the annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff, set for Saturday, June 6, at Heritage Port. The event begins at noon and will feature chili cooks from across the country competing for a chance to advance to an international championship later this ...
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE — 11:10 p.m. Monday, a caller reported hearing voices on cameras at a residence on Webb Heights Road in Shadyside. The caller was not on scene and was unable to respond, the report indicated. A deputy responded and reported everything was secured. — 8:03 p.m. Monday, a caller from Belmont County Hoof & Paw requested deputies at America's Best Value Inn on National Road in St. Clairsville regarding the removal of several animals from a room. Deputies responded. The dog warden was called to take two dogs but was unable to due to capacity, the report ...
SHADYSIDE — OR&W Fire District, Bellaire Volunteer Fire Department, Neffs Volunteer Fire Department, Moundsville Fire Department and the Belmont County Tanker Task Force responded Wednesday afternoon to a trailer fire on Weegee Road. Assistant Chief Chris Wiles said crews were dispatched at 1:51 p.m. for a reported dryer fire. Wiles said firefighters brought the situation under control in about 10 minutes. Three residents were evaluated at the scene for possible injuries but were not transported to the hospital. “It’s hard to tell that it was even on fire, there’s no damage ...
