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Sheriff Dave Lucas honored with park naming at new Belmont County dog park
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The first Belmont County dog park officially opened in St. Clairsville on Thursday. Two years ago, Sheriff Dave Lucas approached commissioners with the possibility. By September 2023, construction began. Volunteers stepped up, including the sheriff himself, plus the incarcerated from Belmont Correctional Institute. "The sheriff...
Local scam has caused people in the Ohio Valley to pay money because they’re scared of being arrested
The Belmont County Sheriff’s Department warns that a new phone scam is milking money out of citizens. The caller claims to be from the sheriff’s department, using the name of an actual deputy, Sgt. Weekly.
48 HOUR BOIL NOTICE 7.24.25
Effective 7-24-24 at 6:50 PM a 48 Hour Boil Order is in effect for the following residents:. On Sunset Drive address 200 through and including 212. On Woodrow Avenue address 190. If you have any questions, please contact the Utility Office at 740-695-1410.
BOIL ORDER: WATER LINE BREAK-7.25.24-ST. PATRICKS ALLEY/SOUTH BUTLER ST
Effective 7-25-24 at 10:05 AM, a 48 Hour Boil Order is in effect for the following residents:. On West Main Street addresses 170 through and including 218, Even numbers only. All of South Butler Street. On Woodrow Avenue addresses 181 through and including 186. On St. Patrick’s Alley address 102....
Dover Shoney's restaurant, the last in Ohio, to close and be sold in online auction
DOVER ‒ After 33 years in business, the Shoney's restaurant in Dover will be going out of business. It will be closing in a couple more weeks, according to manager Mike Watson, who has worked there for more than 18 years. The property, located at 881 Commercial Parkway, has been put up for sale...
After Nightmare Beginning, St. Clairsville Post 159 Excited to “Make Noise” in States
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO (WTRF)– St. Clairsville plays Wayne County Friday in Lancaster to begin their state tournament. After a brutal start, the fact that they are even in the tournament is amazing in its own right. According to Coach Mike Muklewicz, it felt like there was “holes in the bats” for a good stretch early […]
Ohio school closed for radioactive material being sold ‘as-is’
PIKETON, Ohio (WDTN) — A vacant school in southern Ohio has caught the attention of people across the U.S. as it heads for auction. On Saturday Aug. 17, Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon will be auctioned. The listing displays the 53,000 square foot building, on around 9.83 acres, selling for a minimum of $270,000. […]
Longtime owner of Miller's Chicken passes away
Joe Miller, 87, owner of Miller’s Chicken, a popular longtime restaurant on in Athens, died Monday, July 22, in his Sunnyside home surrounded by family. To celebrate Miller’s life, the family-owned Miller’s Chicken will be closed on Friday and Saturday. “Thank you to everyone who has shown their love and support over the last couple of days. Your kindness and prayers mean the world to our family, work family and...
Portsmouth attorney graduates from 2024 Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy
On Thursday, June 20, Portsmouth attorney Jesse Scott was among 26 Ohio attorneys to graduate from the Ohio State Bar Association’s 2024 Leadership Academy. The Ohio Bar Leadership Academy is designed to nurture and prepare lawyers for effective leadership in the association, the legal profession and their communities. The interactive training program takes place across a six-month period in six sessions during which participants interact with bar leaders and other professionals, learning about topics such as civility, ethics and professionalism.
Four Hospitalized, Including Two Firefighters, Following Garbage Truck Collision in Chartiers Township
Early Thursday morning, a collision occurred involving a garbage truck and a vehicle in Chartiers Township, Washington County, sending four individuals to the hospital. According to WPXI, the accident was reported just before 5 a.m. on N. Main Street. Washington County 911 disclosed that both drivers were taken to the...
Sycamore Youth Center hosts summer block party with AIM Women's Center
STEUBENVILLE, OH — Children and families gathered at the Sycamore Youth Center for the Summer Block Party. The event was in partnership with the AIM Women's Center to educate the community about each organization. The event included free food, drinks, entertainment and featured local hip-hop artist 'Mo Truth'. "We...
Serb Fest to showcase heritage with traditional food and music in Weirton
WEIRTON, WV — There are many festivals happening this weekend in the Ohio Valley, including the Serb Fest held by the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church. It will be held on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Serbian Picnic Grounds at 30 Serbian Way in Weirton.
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