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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Wednesday — 10:56 p.m., a caller reported that she had video footage of a female going to an address on West Pope Creek Road in Jacobsburg and stealing food. Information was taken for a report. — 10:51 p.m., an officer on a traffic stop on Lincoln Avenue in Bridgeport issued a warning to an Ohio motorist for a turn signal violation. One female was taken to jail on an active warrant, the report indicated. — 10:42 p.m., an officer was out with a large gathering at Sheetz on Addie Way in St. Clairsville. They were all advised to move along. — 7:44 p.m., a caller from an address ...

Local Briefs

Martins Ferry Council to meet MARTINS FERRY – Martins Ferry City Council will meet on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the City Building. The meeting is open to the public. Wheeling Twp. to hold public meeting ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Wheeling Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the township budget on Monday at 6 p.m. at 71240 Main St., St. Clairsville. The hearing will be held in Fairpoint. The end-of-the-month regular township meeting will immediately follow. JVS Board to meet BLOOMINGDALE – The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School ...

Indian Creek steps into state spotlight

WINTERSVILLE — Indian Creek High School is being spotlighted in a promotional effort by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to recognize outstanding school facilities across the state. ICHS was among only 10 schools selected for a video production that is part of the OFCC's ...

Fire district expansion fueled by $1.5M USDA Grant

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Cumberland Trail Fire District will soon look different to residents driving by. On Friday afternoon the district was awarded $1,575,000 by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Ohio under President Donald J. Trump. The funds will go toward a ...