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Brown brings his Senate comeback bid to Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Sherrod Brown says campaign stops in Eastern Ohio communities are a big part of any statewide campaign. “They are important because people in this part of the state don't have a voice,” Brown, who is looking to return to the U.S. Senate, said Monday while speaking with ...

Flood watch issued as heavy rain threatens Ohio Valley

Meteorologists at the National Weather Service’s Pittsburgh bureau are casting wary eyes toward the skies over the next few days, as heavy rains around several parts of the Ohio Valley could produce flooding — especially since previous storms have already saturated the ground. The ...

Five face charges after Bellaire drug bust

BELLAIRE — Five people were arrested Thursday following a drug raid at a Bellaire apartment where detectives seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, according to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office. The search warrant was executed at an apartment on Hamilton Street in ...

Shadyside council approves sick-day donation policy

SHADYSIDE – Shadyside Village Council passed a resolution during Monday evening's meeting allowing all village employees to donate their sick days to other employees who are in need. Mayor Mike Meintel said the resolution is a general practice throughout state agencies. “If somebody ...

Buckeye Boosters help band start another year

RAYLAND — Parents and other supporters of the Buckeye Local High School Band stepped into the kitchen Sunday to help ensure its members have everything they need to perform for their school and the community at large. The Buckeye Local Band Boosters once again served up chicken dinners to ...

Commissioners bringing town hall meeting to Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry residents will have an opportunity to hear from Belmont County commissioners and ask questions during an upcoming town hall meeting being held at the Martins Ferry Public Library. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Belmont County ...