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Chavez talks data centers, infrastructure at Shadyside town hall

SHADYSIDE — Ohio state Sen. Brian Chavez held a town hall meeting Tuesday evening at the Shadyside Community Center, bringing local elected officials and residents together to discuss issues affecting the region. Chavez said the meetings are important because they give residents an ...

Russo campaigns in Jefferson County, outlines election priorities

STEUBENVILLE — With 88 counties in Ohio, staying on top of issues surrounding elections is an important part of the secretary of state's job. "Every board of elections in every county is different, and there are unique issues," Allison Russo said Tuesday morning after visiting with ...

Belmont Legion calls on community to keep museum afloat

BELMONT — Belmont American Legion Post 312 is making a public call for help as construction of the new Belmont Volunteer Fire Station continues to affect attendance at the Belmont County Military Veterans Museum. The post shares a home with the museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ...

Husted talks economic development, energy during Steubenville visit

STEUBENVILLE — Reaching out to residents from all parts of Ohio is important to Jon Husted. "If you're going to represent the state, you've got to be in all parts of the state," Husted said Tuesday. "I don't want anyone to feel neglected or left behind, and when you go to a place, you see ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

SUNDAY — 9:29 p.m., a caller reported her daughter was involved in a physical domestic altercation with her boyfriend at an address on Crabapple Road in St. Clairsville. The grandchildren reportedly texted her to call 911. Units responded and one male was detained. Daniel Joe Alsobrook was booked into the Belmont County Jail on a domestic violence charge. — 8:09 p.m., a 911 call was received from an address on Sand Hill Road in Belmont. The caller said he dialed by accident. A deputy made contact with residents and determined everything was OK. — 6:44 p.m., an anonymous caller ...

Facing mounting criticism, Flock plans steps to answer concerns

Strengthening privacy, accountability and security. That’s the new focus license-plate-reading camera giant Flock said it plans after facing widespread criticism across the U.S. The company has faced mounting scrutiny for blanketing public rights-of-way – and even private property – ...