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Ohio River Splashtacular set for Sunday

There will be excitement, fun and even a little bit of learning for folks of all ages coming Sunday, as the second annual Ohio River Splashtacular makes its way to Wheeling's Heritage Port. The free event, to be held from noon-4 p.m. Sunday will be full of activities for visitors to enjoy, ...

Crescent Acres Event Center sets open house

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A new event center created for weddings and other special happenings is ready to show itself off to the community. An open house is planned for 5-8 p.m. on June 19 at the Crescent Acres Event Center, located at 70200 Crescent Road in St. Clairsville. Distinctive and large ...

Belmont County Safety Council leaves unsafe practices in the dust

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — With the rapidly changing workforce dynamic, Zehnder Clean Air Solutions Regional Sales Manager Derek Ennis is informing the Belmont County Safety Council about how his company can help. Ennis said he wants to provide employees with a safer, healthier workplace. He added ...

Ohio Constitutional amendment on voter photo ID advances

A resolution to give Ohioans the chance to make voter photo identification a part of the state constitution as well has passed the Senate and will next be considered by the House of Representatives. Voter photo identification is required by state law for in-person voting. Senate Joint Resolution 10 “is about ensuring long-term security in our elections,” Sen. Jane Timken, R-Jackson Township, said Wednesday in presenting the bill to the Senate. “Photo ID for voting helps secure the bedrock democratic principle of one person, one vote.” She pointed to Virginia as a reason for ...

Police Reports

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Tuesday — 10:19 p.m., a caller reported that a male took her vehicle and had not returned it. The male was allowed to have the vehicle for one day. A firearm was missing from the residence, also, according to the report. A deputy responded to an address on Provident Road in St. Clairsville and took information for a report. — 10:31 p.m., a caller said she and her boyfriend got into an argument and she requested law enforcement and emergency medical services for low sugar. The caller, who was listed as homeless, was waiting by the bridge in Maynard, ...