Belmont County

Belco Works Expands with New Facility, Boosting Job Opportunities and Recycling Efforts

River News Network Staff - July 14, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Belco Works, a nonprofit organization that has served the Ohio Valley for more than 50 years, has officially expanded operations...

Two Ohio Valley residents arrested in Pennsylvania murder case, charges pending for a third person

River News Network Staff - July 11, 2025

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. - Pennsylvania police believe a New Martinsville man and Powhatan Point woman along with another suspect committed a home invasion with...

You Got Their Attention: Ohio AG Warns Voter-Led Push Could Abolish Property Taxes if Lawmakers Fail to Act

River News Network Staff - July 10, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Your leaders in Ohio are finally listening to you about high property taxes with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's warning to...

Unified Bank’s Parent Company UBCP Named to American Bankers Top 100 List

River News Network Staff - July 10, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — United Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBCP), the parent company of Unified Bank, has once again earned national recognition by being...

Belmont County road closing for several weeks for bridge replacement

River News Network Staff - July 9, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Drivers in the Provident area in Belmont County near St. Clairsville should prepare for a significant detour as the Kagg...

Fuel Mix-Up at Sam’s Club in St. Clairsville Causes Engine Trouble for Motorists

River News Network Staff - July 8, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — A fuel mix-up at the Sam’s Club gas station in St. Clairsville has left an unknown number of drivers dealing...

Street paving to begin in St. C.

River News Network Staff - July 8, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio - St. Clairsville Service Director Scott Harvey updated St. Clairsville City Council Monday evening on a pair of repaving projects. Harvey hopes...

Martins Ferry mayor challenges commissioners on funding, expects dispatcher staff cuts and pool closure

River News Network Staff - July 3, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Martins Ferry Mayor John Davies voiced his frustration during Wednesday’s Belmont County Board of Commissioners meeting over the recently adopted...