ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Brett Kuprowicz took home the first-place trophy at the 38th annual Belmont County Spelling Bee after surviving nine rounds Thursday evening. The winning words the Bridgeport eighth-grader successfully spelled in a row were “eucalyptus” and “marsupial.” Now, ...

HANNIBAL — It’s been 75 years since Bill and Dolores Ann Heslep tied the knot, and they are still thankful for every minute they have together. The Hesleps met in elementary school when Delores, who goes by her middle name Ann, was in the first grade and Bill was in the second grade. ...

THE OHIO Valley is full of couples who have been married for many years who plan to celebrate their love once again this Valentine’s Day. “Every day is Valentine’s Day,” for one couple from Belmont. Mitchell and Nancy Toto celebrated their 64the wedding anniversary back in ...

YORKVILLE — The village of Yorkville has a new council member. Council met Thursday evening to name a new member to serve out the term of former member Liza Presutti. Council opened four sealed envelopes with submissions seeking to become the new council member. After a short ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Love is in the air at Senior Suites at St. Clair Commons, where cupid arrived Wednesday afternoon to party with residents. The Senior Suites dining room was transformed into a venue for a gala as the facility hosted its first Sweethearts Dance. DJ Dan played music for ...