Chaos on Interstate 70 After Two Boys Run Into Traffic
Two boys, ages 9 and 11, ran away from Fox Run Hospital and onto Interstate 70 Tuesday night, throwing sticks at passing vehicles. A Belmont County deputy spotted the children and called for backup. Sheriff James Zuscak says both boys were safely recovered, but noted the sheriff’s office has responded to dozens of similar runaway incidents this year.
Revolutionary War Soldiers Honored in St. Clairsville
Six Revolutionary War veterans buried at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville have received new grave markers. The project was completed by the Sons of the American Revolution with funding from American Legion Post 159. Belmont Career Center students built the aluminum markers, each featuring a QR code that allows visitors to learn more about the soldiers’ lives.
Data Center Town Hall Planned in Guernsey County
The Guernsey County Farm Bureau and county commissioners will host a public town hall on July 23 at 6 p.m. at Buckeye Trail High School to discuss proposed data centers and their potential impact on the region. Ohio Farm Bureau’s Dale Arnold will answer questions from residents. Additional information, including how to submit public comments, is available at RiverNews.org.
New Ohio Traffic Stop Law Takes Effect This Fall
Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 492 into law, requiring drivers and passengers to provide their name, address or date of birth during lawful traffic stops if requested by police. Refusing could result in up to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine. The law takes effect in October and does not require individuals to answer additional questions.
DeWine Signs Additional Public Safety Bills
Governor Mike DeWine has also signed legislation allowing law enforcement to use drones while executing search warrants and in certain criminal investigations. Another new law increases oversight of catalytic converter sales by requiring scrap dealers to maintain daily transaction logs for precious metals.
Ohio Valley Weekend Events
The St. Michael Parish Festival in Wheeling begins tonight at 6 p.m. with three days of live entertainment, food and raffles.
Shadyside’s America 250 celebration continues Saturday with a parade, live music and a hot dog eating contest beginning at 4 p.m.
The McMechen Volunteer Fire Department Street Fair returns Friday for the first time in 22 years at Ninth and Marshall streets.
A bizarre traffic stop in Georgia is today’s installment of the “We Don’t Make This Up” department. Stay tuned for the full report from Matt Murphy.
