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Former Fox Run CEO Now Facing Federal Charges

The former CEO at Fox Run Center for Children and Adolescents now faces federal charges of child pornography and coercion. According to a news release from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio, Randall J. MacKendrick, 59, of St. Clairsville, made an initial ...

DeFelice, Shaffer vying for Belmont County Commission seat

MARTINS FERRY – Belmont County Commission candidates Dominic DeFelice and Franklin Shaffer, are seeking to be the next person to serve on the commission, replacing outgoing commissioner Jerry Echemann. DeFelice, a Republican, is the owner of DeFelice Brothers Pizza, which has stores ...

Ohio gas prices keep climbing

Since Ohio suspended the state’s tax on gasoline, the situation for drivers has gone from bad to worse. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Ohio is now $4.41, according to Gasbuddy. That’s up from $3.02 a year ago. In late September, the Ohio legislature suspended the state’s gas tax for 90 days, hoping to stem the rising prices, a move that will cost the state about $725 million in revenue. Nationally, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped 6 cents in the last week to $4.27, according to the American Automobile Association. “The drop ...

Officials: Officer-Involved Shooting In Marshall Co. Justified

Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty, in a Saturday afternoon statement, expressed his gratitude to Marshall County Prosecutor Joe Canestraro for ruling that Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Minder's shooting of Cyle Fabrizio on Oct. 1 was justified. “The events of October 1 were among the ...

Business is booming for Giacinta’s at the Bridge

BRIDGEPORT – Since welcoming Giacinta's Gelato & Caffe to their new location in the multipurpose Bridge at Bridgeport Exempted Village School District, the place has been a go-to spot for students and community members looking for that morning pick-me-up. Owner Audrey Brahler made some ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Tuesday At 8:35 p.m., a caller from Shadyside reported that her dad received a call stating that she had been kidnapped, and the father gave out banking information over the phone. The male had already contacted his bank to reverse the charges, according to the report. At 7:43 p.m., a caller from Lafferty reported that a male had been arguing with him and throwing items. The individual had a history of fighting with law enforcement, according to the report. Jimie Lee Stewart was arrested and booked into the Belmont County Jail on a charge of assault. At 7:21 p.m., officers responded ...