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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Thursday — 10:19 p.m., a caller from an address on Harrison Street in Neffs reported that her soon-to-be-ex-husband had been drinking and was making concerning statements. An officer responded and reported that the male was fine. — 10:16 p.m., a caller from Belle Village Apartments in Bellaire reported that two pit bulls and two young children were unattended outside. An officer patrolled the area but found nothing. — 10:04 p.m., a caller from an address on Deep Run Road in Martins Ferry reported that a house across from him had collapsed and there was debris in the roadway. An ...

The CEO of Fox Run, a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents in Belmont County, was arrested over the weekend on multiple charges, including unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Randall MacKendrick, 59, was arrested early Saturday morning by the North Ridgeville Police ...

Bridgeport Schools Gets Grant Assist for ‘Puppy Pantry’

BRIDGEPORT — The Puppy Pantry at Bridgeport Exempted Village School District is once more a ready resource to assist students who need some extra help throughout the school year. This year, the initiative got additional support through a $2,000 grant from the AEP Ohio Foundation, a program ...

More blood donors needed to help sickle cell patients

WEIRTON — Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing medical treatments, including those living with sickle cell disease. During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, Vitalant is highlighting the need for donors. Patients with sickle cell disease often require regular blood transfusions and may need closely matched blood because frequent transfusions can cause antibodies to develop. Only about 3% of eligible people donate blood, making a broad donor base important for providing specialized matches. Donors who give Sept. 1-10 using promo code LABORDAY-2026-V ...

New Vrindaban Community Hosts First Open House At Palace Of Gold

NEW VRINDABAN – Practicing Krishnas living in the New Vrindaban community want the outside public to know who they are and what they are about. On Sunday, they celebrated 60 years of The International Society of Krishna Consciousness by hosting their first open house there. “We are ...