MARTINS FERRY – When Martins Ferry Patrolman Jon Young was growing up in New Martinsville, he participated in a program that connected youth with officers who mentored children in the communities they served. Young credits that program with his eventual career in law enforcement. “It made ...

Local fire stations received boosts from the recently-created Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant Program with Martins Ferry set to receive $10,500 and Bridgeport awarded $49,997. The program was established in the state budget and will provide nearly $8 million to 190 fire ...

MARTINS FERRY – A search warrant executed at a residence on Walmart Street led to the arrest of a Martins Ferry man Friday morning. Kylil Bass, 28, is in the Belmont County Jail, facing charges of drug trafficking, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. The search, which ...

BELLAIRE – Longtime Bellaire track coach and teacher Shawn Valloric was arrested Thursday on child obscenity charges. Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack said that his criminal investigation unit received information on Thursday afternoon from the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children that ...

BELLAIRE – Longtime Bellaire track coach and teacher Shawn Valloric was arrested Thursday and faces child pornography charges. On Thursday morning, Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack’s criminal investigation unit received information from the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task ...

WHEELING – The FC Wheeling United U13 boys team is preparing for a rare international opportunity as it readies for a trip to Chile, where the players will compete in the Torneo Internacional de Fútbol Infantil in Santiago. The team leaves for South America today. For the players and their ...