Martins Ferry

EORH is now closed. What can the 500 employees who lost their jobs do now?

River News Network Staff - March 21, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — It's a sad case of déjà vu for the Ohio Valley with East Ohio Regional Hospital (EORH) officially closing its...

EORH employees file police reports over unpaid wages; half of workers could be laid off

River News Network Staff - March 18, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — More than 60 employees at East Ohio Regional Hospital (EORH) have recently filed police reports with the Martins Ferry Police...

Layoffs to begin Friday at East Ohio Regional Hospital

River News Network Staff - March 14, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — East Ohio Regional Hospital announced Thursday that it will begin laying off ancillary services effective Friday, a decision aimed at...

East Ohio Regional Hospital Employees Go Unpaid Again, Protest Planned

River News Network Staff - March 12, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, OHIO — Employees at East Ohio Regional Hospital (EORH) remained unpaid Tuesday despite repeated assurances from leadership that efforts were underway to...

Police investigating shooting incident in Belmont County

River News Network Staff - May 2, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Local law enforcement officials are investigating a reported shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in the 1100 block of Broadway Street...

Belmont County Treasurer provides update on East Ohio Regional Hospital’s $1.2 million tax bill, potential foreclosure

River News Network Staff - February 26, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio - Belmont County Auditor Katherine Kelich updated River News Network regarding East Ohio Regional Hospital's (EORH) delinquent $1.2 million tax bill...

Local Ohio hospital closing long-term care unit

River News Network Staff - February 24, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio - East Ohio Regional Hospital (EORH) in Martins Ferry, Ohio is shuttering its long-term care and skilled nursing facility, according to...

East Ohio Regional Hospital could face foreclosure if $1.5 million tax bill is not paid, employees say health insurance also not paid

River News Network Staff - February 24, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio - Management at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry must deal with a financial crisis. Employees at East Ohio Regional Hospital...