Police Reports

June 13, 2026

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE — 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy made a traffic stop on Interstate 70 eastbound at mile marker 218 in Richland Township and issued a verbal warning to a motorist for failure to maintain an assured clear distance ahead. — 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol requested a deputy check on a disabled vehicle on Barton Road in St. Clairsville. A deputy responded, but the vehicle was gone upon arrival. — 7:29 p.m. Wednesday, a caller reported suspicious motorcycles behind Michaels at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville. A deputy responded ...

WVU Medicine Breast Care Center receives $90,000 donation from Think Pink Fund

June 6, 2026

WHEELING — The Janie Altmeyer Think Pink Fund donated $90,000 to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital’s Breast Care Center on Friday. Each year, the Think Pink event raises money for the fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley. The money given to the breast care ...

Ohio River Splashtacular set for Sunday

June 6, 2026

There will be excitement, fun and even a little bit of learning for folks of all ages coming Sunday, as the second annual Ohio River Splashtacular makes its way to Wheeling's Heritage Port. The free event, to be held from noon-4 p.m. Sunday will be full of activities for visitors to enjoy, ...

Local Briefs

June 6, 2026

Union Local sets athletic board meeting MORRISTOWN — The Union Local School District will hold an athletic board meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the High School Learning Center. Bellaire BOE sets June meeting BELLAIRE — The Bellaire Local School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly business meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, June 8, in the administrative office board room, 340 34th St. Union Local BOE sets regular meeting MORRISTOWN — The Union Local School District Board of Education will hold its regular board meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June ...

Chili heats up the waterfront as cookoff returns to Wheeling’s Heritage Port

June 4, 2026

WHEELING — Excitement is simmering ahead of the annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff, set for Saturday, June 6, at Heritage Port. The event begins at noon and will feature chili cooks from across the country competing for a chance to advance to an international championship later this ...

Steubenville police detective recognized by state for work with Jefferson County Drug Task Force

May 30, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — A detective with the Jefferson County Drug Task Force whose digital communication skills were instrumental in dismantling a drug trafficking network has been recognized by the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center for his work. Steubenville Police Det. Brandon Kelly, in his ...