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From challenges to confidence: Juvenile Court celebrates youth achievements

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Juvenile Court will celebrate the successful completion of its summer Concentrated Conduct Adjustment Program and CrossFit for Change program on Aug. 5 at the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The event will recognize youth who demonstrated commitment, growth and perseverance throughout the 10-week summer initiative. The summer CCAP program is designed to provide youth with opportunities to strengthen their mental, emotional and social skills through structured programming, positive mentorship and meaningful community ...

The Wall That Heals committee in need of volunteers

WHEELING – A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be making a stop in Belmont County this fall, and the organizers of the event are looking for volunteer help for when it arrives. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the memorial, will be at the Belmont County ...

Slideshow: Betty Zane Days begins in Martins Ferry

Photos by Derek Redd Betty Zane Days kicked off Wednesday evening at Martins Ferry City Park, as visitors from in the city and outside got in on the fun. On top of inflatables, food and craft vendors and music, the event began with a 5K race that benefited the Martins Ferry High School ...

Betty Zane Days kicks off Wednesday in Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY — Music, food, rides and other fun are on tap starting Wednesday through Saturday, with the return of the annual Betty Zane Days Festival, presented by the Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department and sponsored by Unified Bank. The four-day event will once again bring residents ...

Ohio gas prices up 80 cents over last year

Gas prices in Ohio are up 79 cents a gallon from this time a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association The current average for a gallon of gas in Ohio on Tuesday was $3.86 a gallon, a jump from $3.07 a gallon this time a year ago, according to AAA, as war in the Middle East has caused market oil prices to soar. “Volatility along the Strait of Hormuz and instability in the region have pushed crude oil prices into the $90 per barrel range and could continue driving up costs during the second half of summer,” AAA said. But Ohioan motorists are still better off than ...