Belmont County

New Poll Shows Strong Support for Eliminating Property Taxes in Ohio

River News Network Staff - September 12, 2025

Columbus, OH – September 2025 — A new statewide survey finds that a majority of Ohio adults would support a proposed constitutional amendment to...

ODOT: Route 7 Lanes Reopen

River News Network Staff - September 11, 2025

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — For the first time in five years, traffic on Ohio State Route 7 near Mingo Junction will soon return to...

St. Clairsville to Host New Art Show in October

River News Network Staff - September 11, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Mayor Kathryn Thalman has announced that the city will host a new community art show in October at the Unified...

No Comment from Belmont County County Commissioners on Property Tax Repeal, But Mahoning Official Has Warning

River News Network Staff - September 10, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Belmont County Commissioners have not yet commented on the grassroots push by Ohioans to eliminate property taxes, but one Mahoning...

Today’s the day to sign! Petition signing stations to Ax OH Tax open

River News Network Staff - September 10, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Make your voice heard Wednesday to eliminate Ohio property taxes. You can sign the petition to bring this matter before Ohio...

‘Active Threat’ Reported at St. Clairsville School, Police Say

Karen Fatula-News Director - September 9, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio – St. Clairsville Police confirmed to River News that there was what they described as an “active threat” at the school...

Belmont Savings Bank Marks 140 Years with Community Celebration in Bellaire Today

Karen Fatula-News Director - September 9, 2025

BELLAIRE, Ohio — Belmont Savings Bank will celebrate its 140th anniversary today with a celebration beginning at 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, September 9, at...