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EPA to Investigate Former Austin Master Services Site in Martins Ferry

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Federal Environmental Protection Agency officials from Region V will conduct an investigation at the former Austin Master Services site in...

Martins Ferry Faces Deadline for Police Levy Certification

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Martins Ferry officials may run into a time crunch in their effort to certify a renewal levy for funding the...

Dominic DeFelice Launches Campaign for Belmont County Commissioner

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Belmont County Commissioner hopeful Dominic DeFelice officially launched his campaign Wednesday night during an event at the Sons of Italy...

Sammis Power Plant Boilers Brought Down in Controlled Explosion

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Crews used high explosives Wednesday to bring down a remaining section of boilers at the former Sammis Power Plant in...

Guernsey County to Participate in OhioSee Children’s Vision Pilot Program

GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio — Guernsey County is among 15 Ohio counties selected to participate in a pilot program aimed at improving children’s eye health. The...

Brooke County Man Dies After Apparent Fall From Railroad Bridge

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — A Brooke County man has died after apparently falling from a railroad bridge while trespassing, according to authorities. Brooke County Sheriff’s...

Former Marshall County Assessor Sentenced to Prison on Embezzlement Charges

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Former Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard has been sentenced to prison following his guilty plea on embezzlement and related charges. Judge...

Barnesville Man Sentenced to Prison After 11th OVI Conviction

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Douglas Johnston of Barnesville will spend 10 years in an Ohio prison following his 11th conviction for driving while impaired. Johnston,...

Wheeling Police to Host Monthly Downtown/Centre Market Crime Watch Group

WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Police Department will host a monthly Downtown/Centre Market Crime Watch Group for businesses in the Downtown and Centre Market areas. The...

Coroner Determines Cause of Death for Two Franciscan University Students Found in Vehicle

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death for two Franciscan University students found...
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