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Making a big splash

MARTINS FERRY — Get ready for one of the most anticipated and refreshing traditions of the summer: the annual Fireman’s Water Battle, part of the Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department’s Betty Zane Days Festival this week. This event blends friendly competition, firehouse skills and ...

Belmont County marks 200 years of the National Road in Ohio Thursday

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Two hundred years ago, history was made in Belmont County. On July 4, 1825, construction officially began work on the National Road in Ohio — right in downtown St. Clairsville, near the courthouse where life and commerce still thrive today. To honor this milestone, ...

‘Nutcracker’ performance added to event

STEUBENVILLE — The Christmas season just got a little more magical with the Steubenville Cultural Trust’s new partnership with the Canton Ballet for the 2025 Nutcracker Village. The 2025-2026 season is the Canton Ballet’s 60th anniversary and to celebrate, they’re going on the road: ...

Buckeye Local alumnus memorialized with bench

RAYLAND- U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Klubert spent his formative years at Buckeye Local High School, and now his family is paying tribute with a bench in his honor on campus. Kris, the son of Kevin and Valerie Klubert of Yorkville, was killed while serving in the military 12 ...