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Belmont County man dies following ATV crash in Washington Township

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Belmont County man died Saturday after an ATV crash in Washington Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred on Township Road 101 near Ohio 148. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a report of a serious injury ATV ...

A ‘Splashtacular’ Event At Heritage Port Benefits Easterseals

WHEELING – There were boats, water skiers, kids engaged in water battles, environmental talk and even some science experiments and food trucks as Easterseals Rehabilitation Centerhosted its second annual “Splashtacular” at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The event was free, with raffle ...

Project Forward prepare for annual Strawberry Festival

MARTINS FERRY — Fourth and Walnut streets in Martins Ferry will soon be overtaken by strawberries on Saturday. Project Forward’s annual Strawberry Festival will take place from noon until 9 p.m. The fifth annual festival aims to offer strawberry-flavored treats and family-friendly ...

Former volunteer fire chief indicted on sexual charges

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Former Martins Ferry volunteer fire chief William Rinderer was indicted Wednesday on one count of gross sexual imposition and pandering of a minor. Rinderer was scheduled for a preliminary hearing Friday in Belmont County Eastern Division Court before Judge Adam Myser. ...