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As fracking continues to boom Ohio, some property owners may not have a say in their own land
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — While some landowners may see fracking within the gas and oil industry as a financial windfall, others may see it as invasive. In Ohio, these landowners may not have much of a say in whether or not the land under them is drilled. A Belmont County landowner learned her property’s […]
Project to improve Shadyside's plant smell expected to be completed in 6-8 weeks
SHADYSIDE, Ohio — The village of Shadyside is in the middle of a $70,0000 project that will hopefully subside the odor coming from the wastewater treatment plant. While odors from the plant aren't uncommon to residents, Mayor Bob Newhart acknowledged the recent stench with the word 'offensive.'. "The heat,...
Underground Railroad Museum participating in Ohio History Connections Open Doors Weekend
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — September is International Underground Railroad Month. That’s because it was the month when both Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery. Plenty of activities are planned at the Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing, Ohio. The museum is one stop on a county-wide museum crawl on September 14 and 15. […]
Belmont County Health Department marks International Overdose Awareness Day
Belmont County, OH — An International Overdose Awareness event lent a hand to others in St. Clairsville on Friday. The Belmont County Health Department, along with other outreach centers, offered resources to help remember those who've been affected. "So, we're here to spread awareness for overdose, for families who...
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