Belmont County

Belmont County Joins National Initiative to Improve Mental Health Services for Inmates

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Belmont County has officially joined the Stepping Up initiative, a national effort focused on improving mental health treatment for individuals...

Remembering the Shadyside Flood: One of the Ohio Valley’s Deadliest Natural Disasters

SHADYSIDE, Ohio — Thirty-six years ago, one of the deadliest natural disasters in Ohio Valley history struck Belmont County, forever changing the village of...

Shadyside Man Confronted Following Alleged Online Communications With Minor

SHADYSIDE, Ohio — Pred Task Force says they traveled to Shadyside, Ohio, to confront a 22-year-old man following an online child predator investigation. According to...

St. Mary’s Central Library to Receive New Books Before Upcoming School Year

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Students at St. Mary’s Central will have more reading options available when they return to school this fall thanks to...

Authorities Respond to Reported Bomb Threat at Ohio Valley Mall

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Law enforcement agencies responded to the Ohio Valley Mall Tuesday afternoon following reports of a possible bomb threat. Limited information was...

How Much Surveillance Is Too Much? Concerns Grow as Flock Cameras Expand Across the Ohio Valley

OHIO VALLEY — Automated license plate reader systems (ALPR), or otherwise commonly known as Flock cameras, are becoming increasingly common across Ohio and West...

Overnight House Fire in Belmont County Keeps Crews Battling Flames for Hours

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters from multiple departments spent several hours battling a house fire overnight in Belmont County after heavy smoke and flames...

Former Martins Ferry Fire Chief Appears in Court on Felony Charge

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A former Martins Ferry fire chief appeared in Belmont County court Wednesday in connection with a felony criminal case. William G....

New Pickleball Courts Open in St. Clairsville

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Pickleball enthusiasts have a new destination in Belmont County as four new pickleball courts are now open in St. Clairsville. The...

Martins Ferry Police Increasing Enforcement of E-Bike and Scooter Violations

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Martins Ferry police are stepping up enforcement efforts following a rise in complaints involving e-bikes, scooters, and other motorized devices...
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