Art show cancelled

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The city of St. Clairsville “Spirit of America” — 250th Anniversary of America art show at the Unified Bank Jr. Rec Center has been canceled. The show was to start Friday and run through Monday.

City administrative assistant Jenn McMillen said that the event was canceled due to circumstances beyond the city’s control.

Mayor Kathryn Thalman said that she hopes to have the art show happen in the fall.

Martins Ferry Council meeting set

MARTINS FERRY – Martins Ferry City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at the city building.

Belmont-Harrison Vocational BOE to meet

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont-Harrison Vocational School District Board of Education will conduct its regular May Board meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Belmont Career Center, 68090 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville OH 43950. The public may also view the meeting online by accessing a link on the Belmont-Harrison Vocational School District website (www.bhccenters.com) or Facebook page.

Town Hall set in Shadyside

SHADYSIDE — A Town Hall meeting will be held on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Shadyside Municipal Building, 50 East 39th Street, Shadyside, OH, 43947. Public input is welcome and citizens are encouraged to attend.

Belmont County Planning Commission to meet

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County Planning Commission’s next meeting will be held on Monday at noon at the Annex III building located at 101 North Market Street, St. Clairsville.

Brilliant church to host Election Day lunch May 5

BRILLIANT — Brilliant United Methodist Church will hold its Election Day lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2025.

The menu includes soups by the bowl, pint or quart, including chicken noodle, vegetable beef, broccoli cheese and bean. Sides include pasta salad. Sandwiches will include meatball hoagies, turkey, sloppy joes and hot dogs. Assorted desserts and drinks will also be available.

Prices range from $1 to $7, depending on item. Takeout will be available. For more information, call 4740-598-4472.

Yorkville produce distribution dates set for 2026

YORKVILLE — The Yorkville Produce Distribution has released its 2026 schedule, with monthly distributions planned on Saturdays from April through October.

New directors Robbie Criss and Ronica Criss, along with their four daughters, announced the schedule and apologized for the late notice, noting it is their first time serving in the role. They said they are working under the guidance of Pastor David Forsythe of Gateway Apostolic Church.

Distribution dates are May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, Sept. 12 and Oct. 10 — from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

United Steelworkers meeting planned

MARTINS FERRY – The United Steelworkers S.O.A.R. Chapter 23-9 will have their monthly meeting Wednesday, June 4, at the United Steelworkers Union Hall in Martins Ferry at 10 a.m.

Insurance representatives will be available to answer any questions. A guest speaker from the Belmont County Young Democrats will give a presentation. All retirees and their significant others are welcome to attend. Following the meeting, light refreshments will be available.

Flushing Twp. meetings

FLUSHING — Flushing Township Trustees will hold all 2026 regular meetings the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Flushing Township Garage. If a meeting date needs to be rescheduled, the public will be informed.

Bridgeport BOE sets 2026 calendar

BRIDGEPORT — The Bridgeport Exempted Village School District’s Calendar Year 2026 Board of Education meetings on the following dates: Wednesday, and May 13 at 6 p.m at the District Administration Office and June 30, July 22, Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16 at 4:30 p.m in the Bridgeport High School Media Center.

Board report is available

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Mental Health and Recovery Board announced its FY2025 Annual Board Report is available. Anyone wanting a copy can stop at the board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 104 Newell Ave., St. Clairsville, or call 740-695-9998 or email judih@bhmboard.org for a copy.

Shadyside Council cancel meeting

SHADYSIDE- Shadyside village council will be canceling its Monday meeting due to not having enough council members to form a quorum. Its next meeting will be on May 11 at 6 p.m. at the village’s municipal building.