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Inclusion on Ice skates to success

WHEELING — People of all ability levels were able to enjoy an afternoon on the ice Sunday, as the fourth-annual Inclusion on Ice event allowed skaters to glide along the Wheeling Park Ice Rink in a safe, inclusive environment. The Augusta Levy Learning Center, Easterseals Rehabilitation ...

Property taxes hit the roof

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Auditor Cindi Henry understands why residents are concerned about their property tax bills, and she and her staff are ready to help them seek relief. Henry acknowledged that some residents’ tax bills for the first half of the year are much higher than they ...

Autopsy set in Martins Ferry death

MARTINS FERRY — Belmont County Coroner Dr. Amanda Fisher ordered an autopsy of an individual who died Thursday afternoon on Delia Avenue in Martins Ferry. Fisher is not performing the autopsy herself, but she did determine that an autopsy was necessary. She said all autopsies related to ...

Only six candidates seeking office in Belmont County

MARTINS FERRY — Only six Eastern Ohio candidates met Wednesday’s deadline to seek their party’s nomination for office in the May 6 primary election. All six candidates sought to have their names placed on the ballot in Belmont County. No candidates filed to seek nominations in ...

Ohio State Highway Patrol honors Martins Ferry native

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the recipients of its 2024 Leadership Awards on Friday, including one recognizing a Martins Ferry native. The Patrol held a ceremony recognizing dozens of state and district award winners for their valuable contributions to Ohio and its ...

Bellaire fifth-graders create circuit critters

BELLAIRE — Bellaire fifth graders did a STEM project creating circuit critters, thanks to a grant from McDonald’s. Bellaire Middle School received a $500 MAC grant from McDonald’s in the fall that allows the school to purchase supplies for projects that will aid students in learning. ...