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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...

Ohio Amish Mom Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Son’s Death in Lake Tragedy

River News Network Staff - September 9, 2025

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio Amish woman accused of drowning her 4-year-old son at Atwood Lake entered a plea of not guilty by...

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...

Steubenville Water Dept. starting new pump station, negative issues unlikely but possible

River News Network Staff - September 9, 2025

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio - On Wednesday September 10, the Steubenville Water Department will start up the new pump station on Tweed Avenue. They say no...

Traffic alert for Marshall County

River News Network Staff - September 9, 2025

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va - The West Virginia Division of Highways issued this traffic alert for Marshall County: A portion of County Route 24 (McCausland Hill...

HEAR IT HERE: Marshall County Commission President says it’s time for movement on the I-68 extension in West Virginia

River News Network Staff - September 8, 2025

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. - Marshall County Commission President Scott Varner amplified the push to build I-68 west from Morgantown to the Ohio border, pointing...