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Ohio County Schools receive ‘calm-down kits’ from Monroe County

WHEELING — Ohio County Schools students living in flooded communities will receive a gift of caring from the Switzerland of Ohio School District when they return to their classrooms next week. Representatives from the school district in Monroe County delivered 300 “calm-down kits” to Elm ...

Board of Elections welcomes new member

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Board of Elections’ newest member knows she has a challenge ahead in stepping into the role of a board member who recently died, but she said she’s up for it. Teresa Schafer of Bethesda is taking the place of Frankie Lee Carnes, the board’s ...

Eight Belmont County precincts consolidating to one polling location

BELMONT — The Belmont County Board of Elections recently voted to consolidate eight precincts into one polling location. The Flushing Village, Flushing Township, Belmont Village, Bethesda Village, Goshen Township, Kirkwood Township, Morristown Village and Union Township precincts now all ...

Barnesville named one of Ohio Magazine’s 2025 Best Hometowns

BARNESVILLE — Ohio Magazine named Barnesville one of its 2025 Best Hometowns, recognizing the village among five other exceptional Ohio communities celebrated for their community spirit, quality of life, and unique character. Barnesville will join Ashland, Green, Mount Vernon and Yellow ...