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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County NAACP held its inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. award ceremony on Saturday at the Kevin Barr Event Center. The event was designed by the chapter’s MLK committee to honor children in Belmont County who embody Dr. King’s sentiments. “We wanted to ...

‘Mission Possible’ for King’s dream

STEUBENVILLE — A hush fell over the sanctuary as people from all corners of the community came together under one roof Sunday evening. It was a quiet that is not at all about silence, but about sharing for a few hours those things which divide us. As winter whipped through the night air, ...

East Richland Friends Church hosts MLK Day blood drive

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — East Richland Friends Church and School teamed up with the American Red Cross on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to provide blood for people in need. East Richland Friends Church Communications Director Amy Stewart said that the church has been hosting the blood drive for more ...

Wellness Weekend organizers preparing for 2026 edition

WHEELING — The arctic blast of cold temperatures the Ohio Valley has dealt with over the last few days may push ideas of summer fun to the backburner, but that hasn’t stopped organizers for the annual Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine from getting ready for an ...

Shadyside focuses on new committees and collaborations

SHADYSIDE — The village of Shadyside is entering a new chapter, driven by collaboration and transparency. After years of internal strife, public scandals, and fractured leadership, local officials are focused on revitalizing the community and promoting a shared sense of responsibility. As ...

Virginia man arrested on murder charge in Bellaire shooting

BELLAIRE — A Virginia man is in Belmont County Jail after his arrest on a murder charge connected with a Thursday night Bellaire shooting death. Bellaire Police Chief J.J. Watson confirmed that Sandton Browder, 23, was taken into custody for one charge of murder. Browder is currently ...