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Victorian Fall SPOOK-tacular Festival at Mansion Museum will be held Oct. 25

BARNESVILLE — The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum will hold a Victorian Fall SPOOK-tacular festival on Saturday, Oct. 25. Activities include cemetery tours, psychic readings, and a silent movie on the back lawn. This year’s graveyard tour features Barnesville’s Northern Cemetery. Participants will learn Barnesville’s history through the stories of the people buried there. Tours will leave the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The tour is approximately one mile long and takes place on uneven ground. Please wear appropriate shoes. The tour ...

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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 11:17 p.m. Monday, a deputy was out at an address on Howard Street in Bridgeport assisting Bridgeport Police with a domestic dispute. At 8:39 p.m. Monday, a deputy responded to the Pilot travel center on Belmont-Morristown Road for a report of a female who was fleeing from “an abusive, soon-to-be-ex-husband.” The deputy gave the female a ride to the YWCA in Wheeling. At 8:36 p.m. Monday, a deputy responded to an address on Airport Road in St. Clairsville for a report of a male who was breathing but was unresponsive. The male went with ...

YWCA Wheeling, Tri County Help Center host annual free bowling event to strike out domestic violence

WHEELING — The YWCA Wheeling and Tri-County Help Center is proud to announce the return of its annual free bowling event, now in its third year. The event provides a fun, family-friendly activity for the community while highlighting the importance of collaboration between local agencies and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This year’s event coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, serving as a reminder of the critical role community connections play in fostering safety, empowerment, and healing. Participants are invited to enjoy free bowling at St. ...

Ohio County deputies recognized for their bravery at gas leak

WHEELING — Two Ohio County deputies on Saturday rushed into a basement filled with toxic gases to save a life, and Tuesday they were recognized for their actions by county officials. Deputies Aidan Zamborsky and Brenda Lesnett were treated for exposure to the gases following the incident, which took place on GC&P Road. They have since returned to full duty, Chief Deputy Kent Lewis told Ohio County commissioners during their meeting Tuesday morning. The current health of the victim removed from the basement isn’t known. “I believe he is still alive, but there were some other ...

Belmont County Clerk releases the monthly report for September

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Clerk of Courts office saw strong legal and title activity in September, according to the monthly report from Clerk Laura A. Zupko. In the Legal Department, total clerk’s fees reached $14,985.87, with an additional $2,108.56 in interest fees. A total of 273 new cases were filed during the month. The largest category came from tax lien imports, accounting for 126 filings, followed by certificates of judgment at 58. Civil filings totaled 27, while 20 criminal cases were opened. Other categories included 13 dissolutions, 13 domestic violence cases, ...

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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 8:20 p.m. Sunday, a caller from an address on Burwood Drive in St. Clairsville reported that a female threw a pot of beans on him. The female was very drunk, according to the report. Units responded, and the female got a ride. At 3:23 p.m. Sunday, a caller reported theft from his residence on Flushing Northeast Road. He stated that unknown persons entered his home through an unlocked door and took silver coins. A deputy responded. According to the officer, there may have been mental issues involved. At 12:34 p.m. Sunday, units responded ...