Ohio

No Suspect Yet in St. Clairsville School Threat That Prompted Evacuation, Police Say

Karen Fatula-News Director - September 25, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio - No suspect has yet been identified in the threat made at St. Clairsville Schools back on Sept. 9, St. Clairsville...

Ohio Valley Man Sentenced to 13–16 Years for Drug Trafficking

River News Network Staff - September 25, 2025

GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio - On September 22, Kristopher Whitehair, 40, of Cambridge, was sentenced to 13 to 16 years in prison by the Guernsey...

Barnesville Crowns 61st King Pumpkin — A 1,952-Pound Giant

River News Network Staff - September 25, 2025

BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The 61st Annual Barnesville Pumpkin Festival officially has its King Pumpkin, and once again, it belongs to Bill Neptune of New...

Ohio House Panel Approves Major Property Tax Bill Ahead of Ballot Push and Governor’s Task Force

River News Network Staff - September 25, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a move widely seen as a preemptive strike against both Governor Mike DeWine’s property tax task force and the growing...

Ohio Valley Man Sentenced to 88 Months for Gross Sexual Imposition

River News Network Staff - September 24, 2025

GUERNSEY COUNTY, OH — Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden announced that on September 19, Timothy Smith, 51, of Old Washington, was sentenced to 88 months...

End of an Era in Bellaire: St. John Central Academy Building for Sale, School Gear Hits Auction Block

River News Network Staff - September 24, 2025

BELLAIRE, Ohio — St. John Central Academy in Bellaire closed its doors for good in July, but the historic school building is up for...

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Kicks Off Today With Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In

River News Network Staff - September 24, 2025

BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The 61st Annual Barnesville Pumpkin Festival kicks off today with the giant pumpkin weigh in. The full schedule of fun runs...

Dickinson Cattle Company Celebrates 58th Anniversary with Customer Appreciation Day in Barnesville

Karen Fatula-News Director - September 24, 2025

BARNESVILLE, Ohio - Dickinson Cattle Company will hold its 58th Anniversary Customer Appreciation day Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. 'til dark at the...