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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 ...

Multiple departments respond to trailer fire on Weegee Road

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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 ...

St. Clairsville tunnel trail enters final stretch

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — After more than a year of construction, the historic tunnel rehabilitation project on the St. Clairsville Bike Trail is nearing completion. Service Director Scott Harvey said the tunnel should reopen within the next week. The nearly $3.3 million project, being handled by ...

Wheeling to create new task force on homelessness

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WHEELING — Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder on Tuesday announced the creation of a new task force to address the ongoing problem of homelessness in the city, taking a new approach that balances compassion with accountability. Those being appointed to the task force will represent several ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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— 3 a.m. Monday, a caller at the Pilot Travel Center on Belmont-Morristown Road in Belmont reported that an intoxicated male was fighting with staff members there. The male then walked down the road. An officer responded. The staff refused medical assistance. The male was detained. No one wanted to pursue charges, and the officer gave the male a ride home, the report indicated. — 1:13 a.m. Monday, units from the Bellaire Police Department requested backup at the scene of a domestic disturbance at an address on Trumbull Street in Bellaire. Police reportedly had arrived on the scene, ...