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Twin nurses reflect on decades at Ohio Valley Medical Center

WHEELING — The sound of ambulance sirens heading towards the Ohio Valley Medical Center always drew twins Jo Ellen Teufel and Judy Nesbitt out of their childhood Center Wheeling home to see what was happening. Those moments of childhood curiosity surrounding the healthcare facility inspired ...

Warmer weather brings road construction

BELMONT — Now that warmer weather is here so is the 2024 construction season, and the Ohio Department of Transportation is set to start multiple major construction projects in Belmont County. One of the biggest efforts is the major reconstruction of Ohio 149. The project started in June ...

Bellaire High School races for suicide prevention

BELLAIRE — The inaugural Steps Against Suicide Walk and Run was held Friday afternoon with many area residents taking part. The event featured a banner where attendees were able to write the names of loved ones who died of suicide. To register for the race, participants made a $10 ...

Every mile tells a story

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Your passport to adventure awaits at the Belmont County Tourism Council. This year’s Heritage Trail Rubberneck Tour will allow area residents and visitors alike to explore the eastern half of the county, with seven stops situated mainly in communities along the Ohio ...

April is Donate Life Month

BARNESVILLE — During April, which is National Donate Life Month, WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital is joining hospitals around the state and nation in raising awareness of organ donation and how you can help. “Just last year, 182 people in our Central and Southeastern Ohio service area ...