ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Commissioners unanimously voted against a request to vacate a portion of an alleyway in the village of Belmont. The decision was made after some discussion during a public hearing on the matter at Wednesday’s regular board meeting. A resident, Larry ...

MARTINS FERRY — Police Chief Vincent West suggested the implementation of all electronic parking meters within the city during the city’s council regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday evening. West said that, if implemented, the parking meters would have one pay station that the meters ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Correctional Institute held its annual family engagement event where incarcerated individuals’ families were able to meet with the facility’s mental health providers. Chris Aubrey, a behavioral health provider supervisor, said that the event helps ...

(The Center Square) — SNAP recipients in Ohio are expected to receive half of their regular monthly benefit allotment, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. However, there is still no plan for when that money will be distributed. Family Services on Tuesday said it has ...

SHADYSIDE — The village of Shadyside will welcome Mike Meintel as its new mayor following his victory Tuesday night in the village’s elections. The current council member defeated former council member Nick Ferrelli with 676 votes for Meintel against 253 for Ferrelli. Meintel is a ...

WHEELING — A levy that benefits the Belmont County Mental Health and Recovery Board was among those approved by voters in Tuesday’s general election. The county-wide 1.25 mill renewal levy passed with 5,907 votes in favor and 4,614 votes against the levy. The renewal levy is a 10-year ...