Belmont County

Fake Movie Money Used in Martins Ferry Store Attempt

River News Network Staff - December 23, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio - Martins Ferry Police say an attempted fraud was thwarted after someone tried to pass off paper resembling real cash at...

Martins Ferry Police Chief Scraps App-Based Parking Plan After Resident Concerns

River News Network Staff - December 23, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Martins Ferry Police Chief Vincent West says the city will not move forward with plans to switch to a smartphone-based...

Suspect Arrested in July Ohio Valley Bank Robbery

River News Network Staff - December 23, 2025

GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio - Police have made an arrest in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in July 2025 in Quaker City. According to...

Belmont County Court Warns Jurors They Must Respond Ahead of Strussion Double-Murder Trial

River News Network Staff - December 22, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Belmont County court officials say they are taking steps to track down prospective jurors who failed to return or complete...

Belmont County Hoof and Paw Seeks Foster Homes After 40 Cats Forfeited in Child Endangerment Case

River News Network Staff - December 19, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Belmont County animal rescue Hoof and Paw is seeking foster homes for 40 cats recently forfeited by James and Debora...

Belmont County Promotes CodeRED Sign-Ups Despite November Data Breach

Karen Fatula-News Director - December 17, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Visitors to the Belmont County Courthouse on Wednesday were confronted with a giant sign, nearly six-feet high, promoting a service...

Belmont County Commissioners Reach 50-Meeting Requirement for 2025

River News Network Staff - December 17, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Belmont County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, December 17, approving a wide range of routine and administrative items, including...

Belmont County road closing

River News Network Staff - December 15, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - The Belmont County Engineer's Office reports that Hawthorne Hill will be closed Dec. 16. Drivers should use alternate routes.

Erica Tamburin Hired as New Wellsburg City Manager

River News Network Staff - December 11, 2025

WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Erica Tamburin, the former Village Administrator of Shadyside, has been selected as the next Wellsburg City Manager. Mayor Dan Dudley announced that...