Belmont County

It’s Wednesday — time to make your voice heard! Sign the Ax OH Tax petition and help eliminate property tax

River News Network Staff - September 17, 2025

BELMONT & JEFFERSON COUNTIES - Ax Ohio Tax continues its petition drive to abolish property taxes in the state of Ohio. Locally, a petition drive...

Commissioners across Ohio weigh property tax relief — Belmont County remains silent

River News Network Staff - September 17, 2025

Counties across Ohio are weighing whether to provide property tax relief to homeowners as property values — and tax bills — continue to rise. In...

Bellaire High School Struggles in Ohio’s Latest School Report Card, Local Schools Graded

River News Network Staff - September 16, 2025

BELLAIRE, Ohio — Bellaire High School and the Bellaire Local School District faced challenges in the latest report cards released by the Ohio Department...

Bridgeport Issues Villagewide Boil Order Following Waterline Break

River News Network Staff - September 16, 2025

BRIDGEPORT, Ohio — The Village of Bridgeport has issued a boil order effective immediately after a waterline break on Hall Street, officials announced Monday. The...

Seeing Smoke? It’s Just a Safe Test, Local Officials Say

River News Network Staff - September 15, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Belmont County Water officials announced that smoke testing of sanitary sewer lines will begin Tuesday, Sept. 16, and continue throughout...

“Health Palooza” coming to Bridgeport this week

River News Network Staff - September 15, 2025

BRIDGEPORT, Ohio - The Belmont County NAACP is sponsoring "Health Palooza," a health fair, at Bridgeport High School on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 3:30...