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Officials: Officer-Involved Shooting In Marshall Co. Justified

Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty, in a Saturday afternoon statement, expressed his gratitude to Marshall County Prosecutor Joe Canestraro for ruling that Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Minder's shooting of Cyle Fabrizio on Oct. 1 was justified. “The events of October 1 were among the ...

Business is booming for Giacinta’s at the Bridge

BRIDGEPORT – Since welcoming Giacinta's Gelato & Caffe to their new location in the multipurpose Bridge at Bridgeport Exempted Village School District, the place has been a go-to spot for students and community members looking for that morning pick-me-up. Owner Audrey Brahler made some ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Tuesday At 8:35 p.m., a caller from Shadyside reported that her dad received a call stating that she had been kidnapped, and the father gave out banking information over the phone. The male had already contacted his bank to reverse the charges, according to the report. At 7:43 p.m., a caller from Lafferty reported that a male had been arguing with him and throwing items. The individual had a history of fighting with law enforcement, according to the report. Jimie Lee Stewart was arrested and booked into the Belmont County Jail on a charge of assault. At 7:21 p.m., officers responded ...

Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday defended his campaign's ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton in the closely watched race for Ohio governor. Speaking at a campaign stop in northeast Ohio, he said the advertisement, which features Acton's mother calling her ...

Local Briefs

Bridgeport BOE to meet to discuss superintendent opening The Bridgeport Exempted Village School District Board of Education, Belmont County Ohio, will be holding a special board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. at the administration office at 55781 National Road in Bridgeport. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Education to review applications for the superintendent position. Belmont Co. Planning Commission to meet The Belmont County Planning Commission's next meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, at noon at the Annex III building located at 101 North Market ...