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Former East Ohio Regional Hospital Set for Sept. 2 Auction

MARTINS FERRY — The former East Ohio Regional Hospital property will go to public auction Sept. 2, marking the latest chapter in the long-running saga of the once-busy medical campus. Belmont County Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter ordered the sale in April as part of a tax foreclosure ...

Patch suits up: Martins Ferry K-9 gets bulletproof vest

MARTINS FERRY — Every day Martins Ferry Patrolman Chad Nixon clips a leash onto his K-9 partner, climbs into the cruiser and heads out knowing they depend on one another. Now, one of the department's most valuable officers has an added layer of protection. Martins Ferry Police Department ...

Local Briefs

Bridgeport BOE to meet in special session BRIDGEPORT — The Bridgeport Exempted Village School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. July 8 at the Bridgeport Administration Office, 55781 National Road. The purpose of the meeting is to hire employees for open positions. Yorkville produce distribution dates set for 2026 YORKVILLE — The Yorkville Produce Distribution has released its 2026 schedule, with monthly distributions planned Saturdays from April through October. New directors Robbie Criss and Ronica Criss, along with their four daughters, announced ...

No newspaper Saturday; have a happy Fourth!

As we join together this weekend to celebrate America's 250th birthday, please note that today's newspaper serves as our expanded weekend edition, as the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday. While there won't be a printed newspaper on Saturday, our reporters will be working to cover the ...