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Local Voters Decide Key Mayor Races and Levies Across Belmont and Jefferson Counties

River News Network Staff - November 5, 2025

OHIO - Local Ohio voters made their voices heard Tuesday, deciding a number of closely watched local races and levies across Belmont and Jefferson...

Ohio Residents — Speak Up! Sign the petition and join the movement to end property taxes in Ohio!

River News Network Staff - November 5, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – You can sign the petition to eliminate property taxes in Ohio TODAY, WEDNESDAY! Here is the schedule and locations for Belmont and Jefferson...

Voters decide in the Richland Township Trustee Race

River News Network Staff - November 5, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - The two incumbent trustees in Belmont County's Richland Township were winners in Tuesday's general election. Incumbent Rick Ferrell garnered 1,334 votes...

Ohio Voters Head to the Polls Today

River News Network Staff - November 4, 2025

Ohio voters are casting their ballots today in the 2025 general election, with municipal races taking center stage across the Ohio Valley. There are...

Traffic advisory for Tyler County

River News Network Staff - November 4, 2025

TYLER COUNTY, W.Va. - County Route 1 (Buck Run Road) and County Route 18/2 (Willow Fork Road) in Sistersville will be restricted to one...

Wheeling to Host First-Ever Elite Women’s Hockey Weekend with Free Admission

River News Network Staff - November 3, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. — For the first time ever, Wheeling will host a weekend of elite women’s ice hockey. Former Olympians, NCAA Division I and III...

Steubenville Plans Farewell Celebration for Mayor Jerry Barilla as Term Nears End

River News Network Staff - November 3, 2025

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Steubenville is preparing to bid farewell to longtime Mayor Jerry Barilla, who will conclude his eight-year tenure at the start...