Belmont County

Belmont County Commissioners to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Shadyside

River News Network Staff - April 29, 2026

SHADYSIDE, Ohio — The Belmont County Commissioners will hold a town hall meeting tonight, Wednesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at the Village of...

Belmont County Plans Tax Auction for Former East Ohio Regional Hospital Campus

River News Network Staff - April 29, 2026

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Belmont County Treasurer Katherine Kelich says the county plans to move forward with a tax auction of the former...

Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan Eyes Common Pleas Bench in May 5 Primary

River News Network Staff - April 28, 2026

BELLAIRE, Ohio - Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan stopped by Bellaire Village Council last week to discuss his candidacy for the Belmont County Court...

Ferguson: ‘I’m Eastern Ohio’s Choice’ as 96th District Primary Fight Intensifies Amid PAC Money Claims

River News Network Staff - April 27, 2026

BELMONT, JEFFERSON and MONROE COUNTIES - With one week to go before the May 5 Republican primary, incumbent State Rep. Ron Ferguson is drawing...

Bellaire Council Meeting Turns Contentious as Mayor, Council President Trade Accusations Over Village’s Future

River News Network Staff - April 24, 2026

BELLAIRE, Ohio - The Bellaire Village Council meeting Thursday evening erupted into a prolonged on-the-record confrontation between Mayor Robert Dodrill and Council President Janet...

Bellaire Council President Fires Back at Mayor Over Village’s Fiscal Crisis and Staff Exodus

River News Network Staff - April 24, 2026

BELLAIRE, Ohio - Bellaire Village Council President Janet Richardson is pushing back against Mayor Robert Dodrill's rebuttal to a fact sheet posted by council...

Union Local Jets Receive Retired U.S. Air Force F-16 For Display

River News Network Staff - April 24, 2026

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - The Union Local Jets now have an actual U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet for display on campus. On Thursday, a...

Bellaire Police Investigate McDonald’s Stabbing; Suspect Faces Assault, Drug Charges

River News Network Staff - April 24, 2026

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Police in Bellaire are continuing to investigate a stabbing that occurred Wednesday at the McDonald’s located in Imperial Plaza. Officers responding...