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Belmont County discusses flood prevention

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Pultney Township Trustee Frank Shaffer told the Belmont County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that he believes the county dodged a bullet when it comes to the recent flash flooding disaster in Wheeling. “We’ve dodged another bullet here, and with that being said, ...

Seventh Ohio County flood victim identified

WHEELING — Seven people are now confirmed dead from Saturday’s flooding in Ohio County, with at least one person still listed as missing — and officials are warning residents to pay close attention to rain that could come today. The seventh victim was located in Wetzel County near the ...

Colerain fire brings several units to Sharon Road

COLERAIN — Multiple departments responded to a structure fire on Sharon Road around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. Colerain Volunteer Fire Department Lt. Darrin Sawchuk said that when he received the call for a structure fire, it was reported that the residents of the home were trapped in the house. ...

Belmont County bands together to lend a helping hand

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County residents stepped up to lend crucial support for their neighbors across the Ohio River. In response to the flash flooding that took place on Saturday evening in Wheeling, people across the county began creating various dropoff locations for residents to ...

Six victims identified as search continues for three missing

WHEELING — Officials on Monday released the names of six victims who lost their lives in the deadly flash flooding in the Triadelphia and Wheeling areas Saturday night. Officials with the Ohio County Emergency Management Agency, Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, Wheeling Police Department ...

Phase 2 of St. Clairsville Jr. Sports Complex will be underway

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — St. Clairsville Parks and Recreations Department received a $210,767.50 grant to complete the second phase of its artificial turf project at the Junior Sports Complex. Recreation Director Eric Gay made the announcement at the St. Clairsville City Council meeting on Monday ...