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Local News June 9, 2026

Bellaire Finance Committee meeting set for Friday BELLAIRE — The Village of Bellaire Finance Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Friday. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building. ODOT announces Belmont County construction updates BELMONT COUNTY — The Ohio Department of Transportation is reminding motorists of several ongoing and upcoming construction projects throughout Belmont County. Major construction continues on the Interstate 70 and state Route 149 interchange improvement project at Exit 208 near Morristown. One lane of ...

Shadyside targets another 40 properties in cleanup effort

Local News June 9, 2026

SHADYSIDE — The second round of nuisance property ordinance letters soon will be going out to residents with trash in their yards within the village of Shadyside. On Monday evening, council member John Longwell said the village has been pleased with the ongoing cleanups. He added that ...

Police Reports

Local News June 9, 2026

Martins Ferry Police Thursday — 12:21 a.m. — Officers were out on the 600 block of Columbus Avenue regarding a noise complaint involving fireworks. Officers checked the surrounding areas but had negative contact. — 1:05 a.m. — A traffic stop was initiated on Hickory Street near South Fifth Street. The driver was identified as a female. A verbal warning was issued for a turn-signal violation. — 1:35 a.m. — A female came to the station to speak with an officer regarding a civil issue. Officers spoke with both individuals involved, and the situation was resolved. — 1:36 ...

Belmont County man dies following ATV crash in Washington Township

Local News June 8, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Belmont County man died Saturday after an ATV crash in Washington Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred on Township Road 101 near Ohio 148. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a report of a serious injury ATV crash. According to the patrol, a 2009 Yamaha YXR700F driven by Debra Street, 71, of Alledonia, was traveling eastbound on Township Road 101. Ronald Street, 72, of Alledonia, was riding in the utility terrain vehicle with her. While negotiating a turn, the vehicle traveled off the right side of ...

A 'Splashtacular' Event At Heritage Port Benefits Easterseals

Local News June 8, 2026

WHEELING – There were boats, water skiers, kids engaged in water battles, environmental talk and even some science experiments and food trucks as Easterseals Rehabilitation Centerhosted its second annual “Splashtacular” at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The event was free, with raffle ...

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

Local News June 8, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers haven't stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines ...