BELLAIRE — The much-acclaimed clock tower that sits atop Bellaire High School can finally be seen again. Superintendent Derrick McAfee said the scaffolding was finally taken down late last week after weather delays kept workers from risking the icy conditions on the roof. “We’re proud ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — High-achieving students have an additional option should they choose to pursue an education at Ohio University, following an announcement Wednesday afternoon about Ohio Regional Promise for new students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Nicole Pennington, executive ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Republican Party is endorsing one of the two GOP candidates on the May 3 primary election ballot. The party recently chose to endorse incumbent Commissioner Jerry Echemann, who was first elected in 2018. He is opposed by Vince Gianangeli, who also is ...

OLD WASHINGTON – Union Local’s girls basketball has been on the brink of the ‘Sweet 16’ numerous times only to come up short in the district championship game. Prior to Saturday’s Division III title game against Tusky Valley at Buckeye Trail High School, the Jets players and coaches ...

CADIZ — Excessive rainfall late last week that caused flooding throughout Harrison County has prompted officials to declare a state of emergency. County Emergency Management Agency Director Eric Wilson said this is the first procedural step toward helping entities receive financial ...

STEUBENVILLE — Fred Abdalla, sheriff of Jefferson County since 1985 and an institution in law enforcement circles, died Monday at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville. He was 77. Abdalla, a champion of children, the abused and the elderly, had been in failing health for some time. ...