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Barton Polkafest takes place on Sunday

Local News July 1, 2026

BARTON – Barton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its 32nd annual Barton Polkafest on Sunday. The festival is the department's largest fundraiser for the year and will take place at the Firemen's Field at 52176 Barton- Blaine Rd. in Barton with organizers asking attendees to use St. Clairsville as the city if they use a GPS device. “Polish music will fill the air along with Polish foods, barbecued chicken, and many other homemade Polish dishes,” as stated in the department’s press release. Gates will open at 11 a.m. with non-stop music from noon to 8pm. The live ...

U.S. Supreme Court upholds West Virginia law, rules transgender women cannot compete on school athletic teams

Local News July 1, 2026

CHARLESTON - A majority of the justices on the U.S. Supreme Court said a West Virginia law prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in sports designated for biological girls and women did not violate the rights of a Harrison County transgender girl. In a 6-3 decision ...

Barnesville Airport Taxiway To Be Relocated Next Spring

Local News July 1, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Barnesville-Bradfield Airport, 62299 Fairview Road, Barnesville, will be getting upgrades to a taxiway starting next spring. During a recent Belmont County Commission meeting, commissioners approved various certifications that will allow the project to move ...

Bugging Out: Lanternflies Persist in the Ohio Valley

Local News July 1, 2026

MOUNDSVILLE — With summer in full swing, Ohio Valley residents are likely starting to see all kinds of different bugs while spending more time outdoors and around their swimming pools. Among those creatures is the infamous spotted lanternfly. James Watson, coordinator of the Spotted ...

'Confectionaries for Childhood Cancer'

Local News June 30, 2026

ADENA — The Adena Lions Club held a bake sale, “Confectionaries for Childhood Cancer,” in conjunction with the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department’s fish fry to raise funds for a good cause. The fundraiser brought in $750 through the sale of baked goods and community donations. Club ...

New trustee joins Pugliese Charitable Foundation

Local News June 30, 2026

WINTERSVILLE — Eric Hilty says he is ready to take on his next challenge. The Bloomingdale resident, who was elected as Jefferson County engineer in 2024, has been chosen as the newest trustee of the Charles M. and Thelma M. Pugliese Charitable Foundation. "I think it fits my personality," ...