Elections

Richland Township Candidates Debate Road Maintenance Priorities, Chip-and-Seal Practices

River News Network Staff - October 28, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Road repair and maintenance sparked a lively discussion Monday during the Richland Township candidates’ debate, as challengers and incumbents outlined...

Dr. Amy Acton Brings Campaign for Governor to Belmont County, Calls for Change, Compassion, and Community Solutions

River News Network Staff - September 26, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health Director and Democratic candidate for governor, spoke at the Annual Belmont County...

Ohio Governor Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Calls for Overhaul of State Budgeting, Joins Property Tax Debate

River News Network Staff - August 28, 2025

DAYTON, Ohio - Republican Ohio Governor hopeful Vivek Rameswamy added his voice to the property tax debate while speaking at an Ohio Chamber forum...

Realtor throws his hat in the ring for West Virginia delegate seat

River News Network Staff - August 21, 2025

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. - In Brooke County, real estate broker Tony Viola has announced a run for the West Virginia House of Delegates District...

Ohio Issue 2 passes by a large margin, boosting funding for local infrastructure projects

River News Network Staff - May 7, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved Issue 2 on Tuesday, a bond measure that will increase funding for local infrastructure projects across the...

Belmont County Voters Approve Three Local Levies, Reject One, in May 6 Election

River News Network Staff - May 7, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — In the May 6 primary election, voters in Belmont County approved three local levies, focusing on services such as cemetery...

Steubenville mayoral race hangs in the balance, Jefferson County election results

River News Network Staff - May 7, 2025

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The race for the Republican nomination in Steubenville’s mayoral contest remains razor-thin, with political newcomer Ralph Petrella holding a slim...