Monroe County

Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrest, Local Sheriff Says

River News Network Staff - September 15, 2025

MONROE COUNTY, Ohio — Monroe County Sheriff Derek Norman announced Monday afternoon that deputies with the Monroe County Criminal Interdiction Unit arrested a Hannibal,...

Local man killed in vehicle crash, suspected impairment by driver

River News Network Staff - September 15, 2025

Center Township, Ohio — The St. Clairsville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 2:22...

New Poll Shows Strong Support for Eliminating Property Taxes in Ohio

River News Network Staff - September 12, 2025

Columbus, OH – September 2025 — A new statewide survey finds that a majority of Ohio adults would support a proposed constitutional amendment to...

Monroe County Mom Organizes First Ever Local “Out of the Darkness Walk” for Suicide Prevention After Son’s Loss

River News Network Staff - September 7, 2025

WOODSFIELD, Ohio – A new community event is coming to Monroe County this month to support suicide prevention and honor loved ones lost. The Monroe...

Monroe County woman appointed to state board in Ohio

River News Network Staff - August 30, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine made the following appointments on Friday, Aug. 29: Ann L. Block of Woodsfield (Monroe Co.) has been appointed to...

Belmont County woman lands in local jail following traffic stop

River News Network Staff - August 26, 2025

BEALLSVILLE, Ohio — A routine traffic stop in Beallsville led to the arrest of a Barnesville woman on drug charges, according to the Monroe...

Don’t miss the fun and excitement at this week’s Monroe County Fair!

River News Network Staff - August 19, 2025

WOODSFIELD, Ohio - This week marks the 175th annual Monroe County Fair, and there is something for EVERYONE — rides, shows, food, animals, and...

Local Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust, Homeland Security Alert

River News Network Staff - August 16, 2025

MALAGA, Ohio — The Monroe County Criminal Interdiction Unit arrested two individuals from Mexico during a traffic stop along State Route 800 near Malaga...