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Thursday Belmont County Sheriff’s Office — 11:52 p.m. — an officer was out at a location on Interstate 470 near St. Clairsville removing a dead deer reported by a caller. — 10:44 p.m. — an officer on a traffic stop on Main Street in St. Clairsville issued a warning to an Ohio motorist for driving with no taillights. The driver also did not have a driver’s license, and a licensed driver took control of the vehicle, the report indicated. — 10:24 p.m. — a detective assisted St. Clairsville Police on a traffic stop on Mall Road in St. Clairsville. — 10:06 p.m. — a ...

Third-annual Unified Track meet builds Inclusion, community spirit

RICHMOND — Teams from local schools laced up their running shoes for the third annual Unified Sports Track Meet on May 5. Athletes from Edison, Indian Creek and Buckeye Local high schools faced off against a “mystery” opponent, which turned out to be the Jefferson County Sheriff’s ...

JCESC honors top students at ACT Recognition Breakfast

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Educational Service Center commended some of the area’s brightest young future leaders during the 2026 ACT Recognition Breakfast May 5 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner. This marked the 11th annual breakfast. The year’s honorees were Ben Griffith of ...

What are the warning signs of skin cancer?

The World Cancer Research Fund notes that skin cancer is the seventeenth most common cancer across the globe. Skin cancer is a global menace, but it might be a greater concern for some than others. The United States had the highest skin cancer incidence rate in 2022, while Canada had the ...

What to know about colonoscopies

Adults in their early 40s know the day is looming when their physicians indicate it's time for them to get a colonoscopy. According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center¨, most people should get their first colonoscopy at age 45 and continue to get semi-regular screenings through age ...

How to support a loved one with breast cancer

Someone is diagnosed with breast cancer every day. The World Health Organization says breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women around the world, as well as a leading cause of cancer death. Unfortunately, roughly half of all breast cancers occur in women with no specific ...