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Belmont County Planning Commission to meet

The Belmont County Planning Commission’s next meeting will be held on Monday, November 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Annex III building located at 101 North Market Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Open to the public.

Bridgeport BOE holding records retention meeting

The Bridgeport Exempted Village School District Board of Education will be holding a records retention meeting at 4:15 p.m. Dec. 16 in the Administration Office. The address is 55781 National Road, Bridgeport, Ohio, 43912.

OMEGA Executive Board meeting Nov. 17

The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association will hold its Executive Board meeting at noon Nov. 17 at Youngstown State University-Steubenville Founders Hall, located at 4000 Sunset Boulevard, Steubenville, OH 43952. OMEGA’s new brand – OMEGA 2.0 by Molly Miller Design – will be revealed. The meeting will also feature an update regarding OMEGA’s Strategic Plan by Kane Learning. Diane Lautenschleger of Tuscarawas County CVB, will also provide a Regional Tourism Update.

Belmont OPERI chapter to meet

The Belmont County Chapter #79 of the Ohio Public Employee Retirees, Inc., bi-monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 AM at the Ohio Valley Mall Community room. Use the rear mall entrance near Michael's store. The guest speaker will be Belmont County Sheriff James Zuzack.

All retired Belmont County OPERS members are invited to join on November 18th. For questions, please call 740 449-2280.

Belmont Co. Commission adjusts Thanksgiving week meeting day

The Belmont County Board of Commissioners' regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 25, .has been changed to Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Union Local Rotary Collecting Clothes Donations

The Union Local Rotary Club is now collecting new or gently used hoodies, sweatpants, and joggers during the month of November for Union Local High School and Middle School students. Sweatpants in adult sizes M, L, XL, XXL and 3XL for boys and the same sizes for hoodies and joggers for girls are needed. Preferred colors are black, navy blue, or red.

Drop-off locations are: Bethesda Municipal Building, 103 S. Main St., Bethesda, OH, and General Dollar Store, Main Street, Flushing, OH

This is a wonderful way to reach out to our area students to help make their Christmas a merry one. For our 2025 Hoodie Project, through drop off items and monetary donations we were able to donate over 100 items to the school. This is our 7th year for The Hoodie Project and due to the economy, our funds are lower than usual, and we will not be able to provide as many items. The last day to drop off items will be November 30. Please take your items to one of the drop-off locations and know you are making a positive contribution where needed. If you would rather make a monetary donation, please make a check payable to the Union Local Rotary Club and mail to PO Box 126, Bethesda, OH 43719. A UL Rotarian will purchase the hoodies for you. Your help will be greatly appreciated, and we thank you in advance for your donation to this worthwhile project. For questions, please call 740 449-2280.

Brilliant UMC holding Christmas Bazzar

The Brilliant United Methodist Church at 525 LaBelle St. in Brilliant, Ohio, will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Come and pick out cookies, nutrolls, fudge and crafts for the family.

Martins Ferry Council Meets

The Martins Ferry City Council will meet on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the City Building. The meeting is open to the public.

Cumerland Trail Fire District to hold meeting

The Cumberland Trail Fire District will hold their Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the ECO Center, located at 68332 Bannock Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950. Additionally, this meeting will be held to discuss all matters deemed necessary by the Board, Fire Chief and Fiscal Officer.

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