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Major I-70 interchange project underway in Morristown

MORRISTOWN — The Ohio Department of Transportation is kicking off its multi-year Exit 208 interchange construction project. The project includes widening the Interstate 70 overpass and adding additional lanes on State Route 149, which runs under the bridge. The $27 million project is ...

McCardle child abuse case heading to grand jury

WHEELING — The case of a former Wheeling Middle School principal charged with a felony count of child abuse is headed to a grand jury. A preliminary hearing for Rich McCardle was held Tuesday in Ohio County Magistrate Court before Magistrate Mike Lemmon to determine whether there was ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

— 11:46 p.m. Sunday, a 911 call with an open line was received from an address in Bellaire. A male could be heard cutting in and out on the line before it disconnected, the report stated. A deputy responded. The male was reporting an underage party in Shadyside, according to the officer, who ...

Teen accused in bomb threats remains jailed after bond motion denied

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Belmont County judge on Monday refused to reduce bond or release an 18-year-old St. Clairsville man accused of making multiple bomb threats to local businesses after prosecutors and defense attorneys debated whether he has a stable place to live and whether a letter he ...

Crackdown coming: Shadyside targets e-bike, scooter violations

SHADYSIDE – The village of Shadyside is cracking down on enforcement of electronic bikes, powered scooters and other powered mobility device laws within the village. During Monday’s regularly scheduled council meeting, Mayor Mike Meintel provided council with a public service announcement ...