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Project Forward prepare for annual Strawberry Festival

MARTINS FERRY — Fourth and Walnut streets in Martins Ferry will soon be overtaken by strawberries on Saturday. Project Forward’s annual Strawberry Festival will take place from noon until 9 p.m. The fifth annual festival aims to offer strawberry-flavored treats and family-friendly ...

Former volunteer fire chief indicted on sexual charges

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Former Martins Ferry volunteer fire chief William Rinderer was indicted Wednesday on one count of gross sexual imposition and pandering of a minor. Rinderer was scheduled for a preliminary hearing Friday in Belmont County Eastern Division Court before Judge Adam Myser. However, before the hearing, the case was bound over to Belmont County Court of Common Pleas following the indictment. “He was indicted on Wednesday. There’s very little that we can release, though, just because he has not been sentenced, he’s not entered a plea. He’s just been indicted,” ...

Ohio River Splashtacular set for Sunday

There will be excitement, fun and even a little bit of learning for folks of all ages coming Sunday, as the second annual Ohio River Splashtacular makes its way to Wheeling's Heritage Port. The free event, to be held from noon-4 p.m. Sunday will be full of activities for visitors to enjoy, ...

Crescent Acres Event Center sets open house

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A new event center created for weddings and other special happenings is ready to show itself off to the community. An open house is planned for 5-8 p.m. on June 19 at the Crescent Acres Event Center, located at 70200 Crescent Road in St. Clairsville. Distinctive and large ...

Belmont County Safety Council leaves unsafe practices in the dust

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — With the rapidly changing workforce dynamic, Zehnder Clean Air Solutions Regional Sales Manager Derek Ennis is informing the Belmont County Safety Council about how his company can help. Ennis said he wants to provide employees with a safer, healthier workplace. He added ...