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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 11:48 p.m. Wednesday, a caller said her boyfriend was supposed to pick her up from Candlewood Suites and had not done so. Officers were able to get her in contact with Wheeling Police to help transport her to where she needed to go. An officer transported the female to Gumby’s on Wheeling Island, according to the report. At 10:59 p.m. Wednesday, an officer responded to a report of domestic trouble at an address on Maple Street in St. Clairsville. A caller said she dropped off her son’s 17-year-old girlfriend, and the child’s ...

Residents tour Mt. Wood Cemetery

T-L Photo/GAGE VOTA Jay Frey portrays entrepreneur Hugh Nichols who was the owner of land holdings that are now North Park and Washington Farms.

FEMA deadline looming for Ohio County flood victims

TRIADELPHIA — Millions of dollars have already been awarded to those affected by the June floods in Ohio County, but for those who have waited to apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance, the clock is ticking toward the deadline. Sept. 22 will be the final day for Ohio County flood victims to file their claims with FEMA. They can do so online at disasterassistance.gov, over the phone at 800-321-FEMA, or in person at the Disaster Recovery Center at the Triadelphia Community Center. When applying, residents should make sure to have at least some documentation ...

Fall festivities & furry friends

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Fall hasn’t arrived just yet, but there is a hint of autumn in the air — wouldn’t it be nice to have a new furry friend to cuddle as the season sets in? Candace Fleagane, founder of Belmont County Cat Stray Shun, has a full slate of fall activities planned to ...

Ohio State Fire Marshal announces annual Fire Safety Poster Contest for elementary students

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal invites elementary school students across Ohio to get out their crayons and markers so they can highlight the importance of fire safety as part of its 2025 Fire Safety Poster Contest. This contest takes place annually to engage young minds, emphasize fire safety education, and recognize those who are able to visually demonstrate fire safety knowledge. Students can choose to include a range of fire prevention themes on their posters, such as “Charge into Fire Safety (Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your House)” ...

Unified Bank welcomes Luke Nelson as mortgage loan originator

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Unified Bank is pleased to announce that Luke Nelson has joined the Unified team as a mortgage loan originator with Unified Mortgage, serving communities across Ohio and West Virginia. Nelson brings a wealth of experience in local industry, education and ...