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Bellaire Mayor Pushes Back on Council Claims, Calls Online Posts ‘Disinformation’

BELLAIRE, Ohio — Bellaire Mayor Robert Dodrill Sr. is disputing a series of claims about village finances and the role of the Fiscal Officer...

Former Belmont County Coroner Sentenced to Federal Prison for Health Care Fraud

COLUMBUS — A former Belmont County coroner was sentenced to federal prison April 14 after pleading guilty to health care fraud. Dr. Troy Balgo received...

Fire Destroys Multi-Story Building in Yorkville

YORKVILLE, Ohio — A massive fire reduced a multi-story building to a total loss Sunday afternoon after flames tore through the structure, consuming much...

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Ohio County

The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department says laboratory tests have confirmed a dead raccoon collected last week tested positive for rabies — the first confirmed...

More Details on Fiscal Crisis Emerge from Bellaire Village Council

BELLAIRE, Ohio — River News has more details from Bellaire Village Council on its serious financial issues. A special council meeting Wednesday laid bare a...

Lane Restriction Planned on WV Route 2 in Wheeling

WHEELING — A portion of WV Route 2 near 46 River Road in Wheeling will be restricted to one lane beginning Monday, April 20,...

WV 2 Road Replacement Project Underway in New Cumberland

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Construction is underway on a long-awaited road replacement project along WV Route 2 through New Cumberland, more than a decade...

Eastern Ohio Universities Among Those Cutting Programs as State Law Takes Effect

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Colleges and universities across Ohio — including those serving Eastern Ohio students — are eliminating or reviewing dozens of degree programs...

Martins Ferry Council Split on Future of Former East Ohio Regional Hospital Building

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Members of Martins Ferry City Council expressed differing views during their most recent meeting regarding the future of the former...

Belmont County Board of Elections Seeks Poll Workers for May Primary

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Belmont County Board of Elections is looking for poll workers to help staff voting locations for the upcoming May...
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