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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

TUESDAY — 10:29 p.m., a caller reported that a female and her boyfriend were arguing in the yard on National Road in Bridgeport over the phone. Officers responded, but both parties left prior to their arrival. An officer spoke to a male over the phone, and he advised that it was only a verbal argument and they had separated for the night. — 10:15 p.m., an officer on a traffic stop on South Marion Street in Bridgeport near the Interstate 70 westbound exit issued a warning to an Ohio motorist for driving with no lights. — 9:49 p.m., an officer responded to a location on South ...

Former EORH property draws no bids at final auction

MARTINS FERRY – The second and final auction for the former East Ohio Regional Hospital property saw no bids. On Wednesday morning, the Belmont County Sheriff's Office held the final auction for the property in the conference room at the Belmont County Jail, which was completely empty ...

Martins Ferry income tax increase dies on council floor

MARTINS FERRY — An effort to double Martins Ferry’s city income tax died Wednesday when no council member seconded Gus Harris’ motion to approve the proposed increase following its third reading. Harris had led the effort to increase the tax from 1% to 2%, calling the additional revenue ...

Students learn about Available trade jobs at Project BEST showcase

WHEELING -- Hundreds of Ohio Valley students learned about the trades and got hands-on experience during Project BEST's annual Building Construction Trades Showcase on Wednesday at Wheeling Park's skating rink. Several companies and trade workers set up informational tables inside the park's ...

History finds a new home at Morristown’s Black Horse Inn

MORRISTOWN – The Underground Railroad Experience at the Black Horse Inn will soon be open in Morristown. On Wednesday morning, Belmont County Tourism Council Executive Director Jackee Pugh announced that the historic museum will be opening its doors to the public on Nov. 13. Formerly known ...

Belmont auditor warns of phone scam targeting residents

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Auditor’s Office is issuing a notice to help protect residents from potential fraud and identity theft. Auditor Cindi L. Henry said that her office has recently received a report of individuals making phone calls claiming to represent the Belmont ...