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Disney in the Ville is 'the most magical place' in Barnesville

BARNESVILLE – The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce turned the village into “the happiest place on earth” Thursday evening in the West Main Street parking lot. Fun in the Ville is a monthly event hosted by the chamber, with Thursday’s theme “Disney in the Ville.” The event ...

Farewells and new beginnings at Bridgeport Schools

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 ...

Anti-abortion amendment rejected by Ohio AG

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 ...

Police Reports

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 ...