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Is tax relief coming? Higher property taxes are the number one topic in Ohio and in Jefferson & Belmont Counties

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio - Officials say it's the number one topic among legislators in Columbus. It's the dramatic increase in property taxes across the...

Former Belmont County commissioner’s son sentenced for destroying dad’s opponent’s campaign signs

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - A Martins Ferry man was sentenced Thursday after previously pleading guilty to destroying his father's political opponent's campaign signs. Isaiah James...

Belmont County residents ask, “Why?” Commissioners answer questions on higher property taxes

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Belmont County residents remain upset over increased property taxes, with many asking county officials why their tax bills have increased...

Four Bellaire residents arrested after detectives seize thousands of dollars of suspected drug money

BELLAIRE, Ohio - Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack says that multiple people were arrested Monday on drug and other charges in Bellaire following an...

Ohio schools can apply for nearly $11 million in grant funds to enhance school safety

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio schools can apply for a share of nearly $11 million in safety grants being awarded for the current academic year,...

Weir High names new head football coach

WEIRTON, W.Va. - Quincy Wilson has been named the new head football coach at Weir High School. Weir High School Principal Ted Arneault made the...

Save Ohio Parks and 29 Organizations Demand Moratorium on Fracking Ohio State Parks and Public Lands

OHIO - Save Ohio Parks and 29 environmental and advocacy organizations from acrossthe state delivered a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine demanding a moratoriumon...

How many deer were harvested in local Ohio counties this hunting season?

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio’s 2024-25 deer hunting season ended Sunday, February 2 with the final numbers showing hunters checked in a bit over 238,000...

Local Ohio mayor to be arraigned for charges related to alleged courthouse threat

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Holloway, Ohio Mayor Joseph Schaeffer may be arraigned next week following his arrest on Thursday for allegedly threatening to blow...

Bellaire council tackles frozen water meters, jobs and workers exposed to health hazards

BELLAIRE, Ohio - Village workers exposed to sewerage and human waste, frozen water meters and personnel matters were among the topics Village of Bellaire...
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