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Martins Ferry braces for winter storm

MARTINS FERRY — With the National Weather Storm forecasting a massive winter storm that is expected to dump heavy snow across the region this weekend, Martins Ferry officials are calling on residents to use both caution and common sense when venturing out in blizzard conditions. ...

St. Clairsville spellers move on to county bee

Photo Provided Seventh-grader Liam Capers, left, and eighth-grader Mason Kiene show off their awards for finishing first and second, respectively, in the St. Clairsville Middle School Spelling Bee. Both advance to the 2025-26 Belmont County Spelling Bee, scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the ...

CAROL BALK

Carol Sue Balk, 88, of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1937, the daughter of the late, Paul Maguire and Anna E, (Malis) Maguire Pappa. Carol was retired from the former Islay’s of Martins Ferry and Rogers Jewelers- OVM Office. In ...

Blomquist ready for another quality season at Wright State

FAIRBORN — Braylen Blomquist comes from a baseball family. That family includes his father, Dave, and older brothers, Tyler and Kaden, both of whom starred at West Liberty. However, being the youngest, Braylen had a chance to learn the game at a young age by watching. “I grew up ...