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THE BARKCAMP RACE: Held from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. at Barkcamp State Park, The Barkcamp Race is the only marathon and ultramarathon in the local area. It offers road races in 5k, 10k and half marathon distances and trail races in half marathon, marathon and 40-mile ultra distances. BARNESVILLE STATE THEATER: HOCUS POCUS: Barnesville State Theater is showing Hocus Pocus on Halloween. Matinee time is 2 p.m. and the evening showing is 6 p.m. There will be a costume contest for each showing. There is also a costume contest at 2p.m. BELMONT COUNTY CHILDREN'S HOME EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: The Watt ...

JVS blood drive turnout exceeds expectations

BLOOMINGDALE-Donors really stepped up for the first of three blood drives at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School on Oct. 29. About 59 people were registered with some walk-ins also taking part in the campaign, which was held by the health technologies program in conjunction with the ...

Story and Video: Detectives couldn’t find match to fingerprints found in Strussion home after double homicide

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Detective Sgt. Jordan Blumling took the stand for the second time in the Andrew Isaac Griffin double homicide trial, testifying Thursday about unmatched fingerprints found at Thomas and Angela Strussion's home, located on Trails End Drive ...

Slideshow and Video: It's the Great Pumpkin, Wheeling!

Study: Data centers’ power growth likely in handful of states, including Ohio

A handful of companies and a handful of U.S. states – including Ohio – could account for most of the increased electricity demands from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence that could drive up electric power prices, according to a new study by Ohio State University. Amazon, ...

ODOT gets ready for a harsh winter

WINTERSVILLE — Don't be fooled. The warmer-than-average temperatures in the Tri-State Area days mask the wintry weather on its way. From falling leaves, turning the clocks back to the annual Halloween celebrations, signs show the seasons are nearing a change. Another indicator came ...