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Bellaire man convicted in animal cruelty case

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BELLAIRE — A Bellaire man was convicted Thursday on three felony counts of cruelty to companion animals after being accused of starving three dogs to death and faces up to three years under Goddard’s Law — Ohio’s animal protection statute which elevates certain severe animal abuse offenses to felony-level crimes and increases penalties for offenders. Timothy Newman, 59, was found guilty of three fifth-degree felony charges following a bench trial before Belmont County Common Pleas Judge John Vavra. Newman waived his right to a jury trial and chose to be tried by the judge. Each ...

Sun exposure and skin cancer

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The phrase "get some sun" is heard far and wide between the months of May and September. Many people spend much of their weekends outdoors between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and that means exposure to the sun. As the mercury rises and more and more people emerge from their winter and early ...

Third-annual Unified Track meet builds Inclusion, community spirit

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RICHMOND — Teams from local schools laced up their running shoes for the third annual Unified Sports Track Meet on May 5. Athletes from Edison, Indian Creek and Buckeye Local high schools faced off against a “mystery” opponent, which turned out to be the Jefferson County Sheriff’s ...

Life after cancer: Wellness tips for survivors

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Cancer is a prolific group of diseases that affects millions of people across the globe. The American Cancer Society indicates approximately 20 million cancer cases were newly diagnosed and 9.7 million people died from the disease worldwide in 2022. The day successful cancer treatment ends ...

Wheeling Police introduces new K-9 officer 'Geist'

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WHEELING – Wheeling’s newest police officer comes from Germany, has his own passport, understands German commands and has an aggressive streak that leads him to sometimes bite his partner. The Wheeling Police Department formally introduced K-9 unit Geist to the community on Thursday. The ...

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Bellaire schedules committee meetings BELLAIRE — The Village of Bellaire will hold a Special Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday at 11 a.m. A Utility Committee meeting will follow on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Both meetings will take place at Bellaire Municipal Building in the Council Chambers. Martins Ferry School Board sets Tuesday meeting MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry City School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the district administrative building. Individuals wishing to be placed on the agenda must notify the ...