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Griffin murder trial preparations continue

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As trial for alleged double murderer Andrew Isaac Griffin looms closer, Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter is looking to accommodate both the victims’ and Griffin’s families. Griffin appeared in Belmont County Common Pleas Court Friday morning. Griffin is accused of ...

Adaptive pier opens opportunities at Friendship Park

SMITHFIELD — Working to make sure it provides amenities that can be used by everyone is one of the biggest goals of the Friendship Park board. The board took another big step in those efforts earlier this month when finishing touches were put on the adaptive fishing pier at Friendship ...

Mt. Pleasant High School Alumni Scholarship Recipients

Photo provided Seven outstanding students from Buckeye Local High School received $1,000 scholarships from the Mt. Pleasant High School Alumni Association. Pictured are, from left, Hannah Langsdorf, Hudson Matthews, Brooke Kovalski, Robert Call, Kirsten Morgan, Kamden Kinyo and Hailey ...

Road projects to affect travel across Belmont, Harrison and Jefferson counties

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Motorists traveling through Belmont County and surrounding areas will encounter a mix of lane restrictions, ramp closures and detours as multiple Ohio Department of Transportation projects continue through the summer and into the fall. Several of the largest projects are concentrated along Interstate 70 and Interstate 470, while resurfacing, bridge repairs and culvert replacements also will affect state Route and U.S. Route highways throughout Belmont, Harrison and Jefferson counties. Among the largest long-term projects is the ongoing reconstruction of the ...

Slow down and stay awhile: Epworth Park prepares for annual homecoming

BETHESDA — The 36th annual Chautauqua Homecoming Days and Bethesda Festival is slated to take place this weekend at Epworth Park. The annual event is a chance for cottage owners, past and present, to come together and enjoy each other’s company. The festivities will take place all day ...

Belmont County DJFS programs receive more than $770,000 in contracts

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Board of Commissioners passed three motions involving the Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services during the board’s weekly meeting. First, the board signed and approved a purchase of performance of services contract between DJFS and the ...