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Movie, seminar for military veterans and families coming to The Highlands

Local News May 28, 2026

A free movie and seminar for military veterans, active duty members and first responders is coming to The Highlands on Saturday, with the mission to help with the transition to civilian life and the hurdles that often come with it. "Brothers After War," directed by documentarian Jake Rademacher and executive produced by Gary Sinise, will be shown at noon Saturday at Marquee Cinemas at The Highlands. Following the film, trainers will conduct a seminar for those in attendance. The movie is free to military veterans, active duty military, first responders and their families. "Brothers ...

Belmont County gets one bid for DJFS family team meeting facilitator

Local News May 28, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County Commissioners opened the lone bid for the county's Job and Family Services department's family team meeting facilitator on Wednesday morning. Kendall Behavioral Solutions based out of Martins Ferry placed a bid of $200 per meeting for its services. The ...

6,000-acre solar project permit nixed by Ohio Supreme Court, for now at least

Local News May 28, 2026

The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a permit that state officials previously granted to a massive, 6,000-acre industrial-scale solar farm and battery operation in Madison County. In a ruling Tuesday, a fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar, which would sit in rural farmland between Columbus and Dayton. This makes for a significant setback but not necessarily a fatal blow to the facility. And it's the latest in a series of legal roadblocks solar developers have faced from Ohio regulators and ...

Bridgeport High School graduates Class of 2026

Local News May 27, 2026

BRIDGEPORT – The seniors of Bridgeport High School celebrated a night that was years in the making as the graduating class of 2026 earned their diplomas and set forth, following the 152nd commencement May 22. The John J. Havlicek Gymnasium was filled with students, teachers and families. ...

Belmont Co. Commission declares May Mental Health Awareness Month

Local News May 27, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County commissioners have declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Commissioner Jerry Echemann made a proclamation at the commission's latest meeting, saying that mental health awareness plays a crucial role in enhancing public understanding and acceptance ...

Man killed in officer-involved shooting identified

Local News May 27, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Authorities have released the name of the man who was killed in Sunday's officer-involved shooting in the 900 block of Brady Avenue. Matthew Metzger, 36, of Wintersville was identified as the person killed in the incident that happened after he allegedly brandished a gun, ...