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Belmont Juvenile Court introduces Teen Recharge Program

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Court of Common Pleas — Probate/Juvenile DivisionJudge Al Davies has announced the launch of the Teen Recharge Program, a new initiative designed to equip strong-willed teens with the tools they need to foster accountability, personal growth and positive decision-making. The Teen Recharge Program is modeled after and aligned with the Parent Project, a nationally recognized, evidence-based program Belmont County Juvenile Court has offered to parents since 2019. Like the Parent Project, the Teen Recharge Program will follow a 10-week format and ...

Mountaineer Brewfest donates $50K to House of the Carpenter

WHEELING — The Mountaineer Brewfest has come a long way since its inception 11 years ago, but at its heart has always been a mission to help those who help others. Since the first Brewfest, president and founder Jeff Hayes said the event has always raised money to help an Ohio Valley ...

Marshall commission approves petition to remove assessor

MOUNDSVILLLE — The Marshall County Commission approved a resolution to forward a petition aimed at removing Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard, who is accused of seven felony counts of fraudulent schemes, from his elected position. Commission President Scott Varner on Tuesday said the ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S Department

At 11:46 p.m. Sunday, units responded to a report of threats being made at Belmont Heights Apartments on Blaine-Chermont Road in Bridgeport. A caller reported that her boyfriend was accusing her of threatening him, but he was threatening her, she said. Units arrived, but the boyfriend left before the complainant called 911. She was advised to call back if he returns. At 6:54 p.m. Sunday, units responded to Barkcamp Park Road in Belmont to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol for a possible domestic incident. A couple was arguing, according to the report. Parties were separated. Both ...

Flood recovery Q&A session scheduled

The Valley Grove Community Center will host a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday for Triadelphia and Valley Grove residents who may still have questions about flood recovery. Residents of both communities have been able to apply for individual aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA has hosted a disaster recovery center at the Triadelphia Community Center, but that site will close at 5 p.m. Friday. Those seeking aid can still apply until Sept. 22 via DisasterAssistance.gov or via phone at 800-621-3362. The meeting will be a question-and-answer session where ...

WV First Foundation panel hears suggestions on new grant

WHEELING — The West Virginia First Foundation will soon distribute $19.2 million in a new Momentum Initiative Grant, to help organizations throughout the Mountain State combat substance use disorder and promote recovery. On Monday, a regional expert panel listened to Ohio Valley residents’ questions and suggestions about the upcoming opportunity. The groups met Monday morning at the Wheeling headquarters of Catholic Charities West Virginia. On the panel were Northwood Health Systems Director Jeremy Sagun, Susan Harrison, executive director of the CASA for Children, Catholic ...