MARTINS FERRY — A day after voters overwhelmingly approved the city’s police levy, Martins Ferry Council met in regular session Wednesday as city leaders expressed gratitude across the board. Voters approved the city’s 5-mill police levy — a measure officials said was critical to ...
BRIDGEPORT – The village of Bridgeport is preparing for its America 250 celebration by beautifying the centerpiece of the village, its fountain. Mayor Norma Teasdale said that the village is preparing for its biggest event yet. On July 5, the village will shut down South Lincoln Avenue ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to allow the Belmont County Prosecutor’s Office to make sure athe intersection of Barylak Road and County Road 10 remain free of obstructions placed there by a resident. Belmont County Commissioner J.P. Dutton ...
WHEELING – The price of diesel is approaching $6 a gallon as the current school year winds down, and school officials admit that, if the trend doesn’t change over the summer, some changes with school transportation next year might be necessary. Union Local Schools Superintendent Zak ...
In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, and with a focus on local youth and their families, the Ohio Valley community is invited to support “A Night of Hope” on Thursday, May 7 at St. Clairsville High School. Bob Holmes has played more than 20,000 games of One-Man Volleyball against professional and student athletes. His record stands at more than 20,000 wins against 470 losses. He has beaten professional athletes such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, and Baltimore Orioles and has been recognized twice by Ripley's Believe It or Not for having played more ...
Martins Ferry Police Department Tuesday 2:31 a.m. — Officers were out on the 600 Block of Columbus Ave for a noise complaint. Officers did not hear anything on scene. 9:20 a.m. — Martins Ferry PD assisted the SRO with an incident at the school. 9:45 a.m. — Officers were out on the 700 Block of Monroe St with a dog running at large. Belmont County Animal Shelter was contacted. Officers cleared. 10:40 a.m. — A traffic stop was initiated on State Route 7 near Hanover St. The driver was identified as a female. A written citation was issued for a speed violation. 11:54 a.m. ...
