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Love's Travel Stop begins construction in Morristown, promising growth and new amenities
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — After more than a year, work is being done for a new Love's Travel Stop in Morristown. "It's a tremendous investment in the community. It's something that is needed. And I think you'll see that," Belmont County Port Authority Executive Director Larry Merry said. Located...
Ohio residents seek answers over lack of action on fracking waste cleanup
The CEO of Austin Master Services - owner of a fracking-waste storage facility in Martin's Ferry, Ohio - will attend a hearing by phone today in Belmont County, facing contempt-of-court charges for failing to clean up 10,000 tons of waste - far beyond what the company was permitted to store.
Belmont County Cat Stray Shun raising funds this July
BETHESDA — Gift baskets filled with wine and gift cards, goodies for kittens and dogs, kitchen items, food and more are all prizes to win at the Belmont County Cat Stray Shun annual fundraiser. The organization’s fundraiser is taking place Wednesday, July 24 at 6 p.m at the Shepard...
Massive Belmont County paving project approved
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – A major project in one local county has been years in the making, but now there’s finally light at the end of the tunnel for drivers. Commissioners recently approved a massive paving project in Belmont County, and now it needs final approval from the Ohio Department of Transportation. It involves […]
Farm bureau sets annual meeting
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting of members will be held Aug. 13 at The Market at Ebbert Farms, 68101 Ebbert North Road, St. Clairsville. Doors open at 5 p.m. with time to visit sponsor displays. The dinner and meeting will start at 6 p.m.,...
Maynard defeats Wheeling 5-3
MAYNARD — The champs are still alive. Three-time Ohio Valley Baseball League kingpin Maynard forced a deciding third game with a gut-check, 5-3, victory over Wheeling Friday night on sun-soaked Firemen’s Field inside the Community Park in rural Belmont County. The win evened the best-of-3 semifinal series at...
Maynard Forces Game Three Against Wheeling
MAYNARD – The champs are still alive. Three-time Ohio Valley Baseball League kingpin Maynard forced a deciding third game with a gut-check, 5-3, victory over Wheeling Friday night on sun-soaked Firemen’s Field inside the Community Park in rural Belmont County. The win evened the best-of-3 semifinal series at...
Love’s Travel Stop and Country Store coming to Belmont County
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – A new state-of-the-art truck stop is about to be built at the Belmont Morristown exit of I-70, on Route 149. The Love’s Travel Stop and Country Store will have two eateries–Godfather’s Pizza and Hardee’s.It will have a complete tire store as well as gas and diesel fuel. The building will […]
Ohio Valley hotel teams up with Belmont County Animal Shelter for Pet Adoption Day
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – One area hotel is teaming up with the Belmont County Animal Shelter to help some furry friends find their forever home. Candlewood Suites, just outside the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville, hosted a Pet Adoption Day earlier this afternoon. There were several adorable animals on hand just looking for […]
Belmont County Ranks Second in Ohio Tourism Revenue
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Every two years, the State of Ohio does a county-by-county study on the impact of tourism. That study was just released, and it revealed an uptick in numbers for Belmont County. They found the economic impact of tourism in Belmont County is $281 million dollars. Local leaders say the county’s […]
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