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Anti-abortion amendment rejected by Ohio AG

Ohio’s attorney general rejected language in a proposed state constitutional amendment that would eliminate a woman’s right to an abortion, a provision that voters overwhelmingly added to the constitution just three years ago. Dave Yost turned away the proposed ballot language for the amendment that would shift decisions on regulation of abortion to the legislature, removing constitutional protections that voters approved in 2023. The new proposed amendment that, if approved, would be on the November ballot is entitled, “Reproductive Healthcare and Legislative Authority Over ...

Multiple departments respond to trailer fire on Weegee Road

SHADYSIDE — OR&W Fire District, Bellaire Volunteer Fire Department, Neffs Volunteer Fire Department, Moundsville Fire Department and the Belmont County Tanker Task Force responded Wednesday afternoon to a trailer fire on Weegee Road. Assistant Chief Chris Wiles said crews were dispatched at 1:51 p.m. for a reported dryer fire. Wiles said firefighters brought the situation under control in about 10 minutes. Three residents were evaluated at the scene for possible injuries but were not transported to the hospital. “It’s hard to tell that it was even on fire, there’s no damage ...

Police Reports

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE — 11:10 p.m. Monday, a caller reported hearing voices on cameras at a residence on Webb Heights Road in Shadyside. The caller was not on scene and was unable to respond, the report indicated. A deputy responded and reported everything was secured. — 8:03 p.m. Monday, a caller from Belmont County Hoof & Paw requested deputies at America's Best Value Inn on National Road in St. Clairsville regarding the removal of several animals from a room. Deputies responded. The dog warden was called to take two dogs but was unable to due to capacity, the report ...

Inaugural Upstaged talent competition kicks off Thursday

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Upstaged, a new talent competition, is coming to the St. Clairsville Amphitheater. Event organizer Taylore Frasnelly said the competition begins Thursday and will run for 10 weeks, concluding Aug. 6. The competition will be held every Thursday at 7 p.m. Contestant ...

Wheeling to create new task force on homelessness

WHEELING — Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder on Tuesday announced the creation of a new task force to address the ongoing problem of homelessness in the city, taking a new approach that balances compassion with accountability. Those being appointed to the task force will represent several ...