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Ohio Valley Christmas Parade Schedule

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Ohio Valley Christmas Parade Schedule

OHIO VALLEY – After you deck the halls this holiday season, take the family out to enjoy the many wonderful Christmas parades in the Ohio Valley listed below:

WEST VIRGINIA

OHIO

  • St. Clairsville – Light up Night, Sat., Nov. 23, 4 p.m. & parade Sun. Dec. 8, 3.p.m.
  • Bellaire – Sat., Nov. 30, 6 p.m.
  • Bridgeport – Sun., Dec. 1, 2 p.m.
  • Martins Ferry – Fri., Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m.
  • Shadyside – Fri., Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
  • Steubenville – Sat., Dec. 7, noon
  • Woodsfield, Monroe County – Sun., Dec. 1, 5 p.m.
  • Cambridge, Guernsey County – Sat., Nov. 30, 5 p.m.

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Bellaire water board discusses smart meter installation frustration, customer bills

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Bellaire water board discusses smart meter installation frustration, customer bills

BELLAIRE, Ohio – Members of the Village of Bellaire Water Board and water department workers met early Thursday morning to discuss many issues including smart water meter installations and customer water bills.

You can watch the meeting on the River News Network Facebook page here.

The Village of Bellaire continues its smart water meter installation project, and board members say only approximately 240 meters need to be installed. Newman Plumbing is doing the installations but some board members themselves as well as village residents are frustrated with the lack of communication with that company.

Two board members stated that they received post cards in the mail advising them to schedule an installation with Newman Plumbing. One board member said she called the number twice over two days but could not reach anyone or leave a message since the voicemail was full. She then emailed Newman Plumbing and finally received a response. She said the installation service was good, though. Another board member said he had difficulty reaching the company but once his meter was installed the service was very good. Water department staff is receiving phone calls from irate and frustrated customers about this communication issue.

The board said a business customer, Bellaire Harbor, asked for a credit on a $5,427 bill after he claimed that a high read of water usage occurred due to water bypassing due to gravel and scale in the “RPZ.” The board said the customer contends this is the village’s issue but board members said the same issue occurred in 2017. Village officials say they told the business owner to add a strainer. A village water department worker said a plumber needs to do an emergency shut off and that the business did not have a properly functioning backflow unit. One board member said Bellaire Harbor has had this issue three times and should pay its bill.

The board said every commercial business in Bellaire needs a testable backflow prevention device. This is a state rule and is measured by degrees of hazard. For instance, medical offices and hair salons must have this equipment in case there is a leak involving chemicals. Residences are held to a lower standard.

Zachary Warner, Village of Bellaire Water Distribution Supervisor, and the board discussed adding a part-time meter reader and Warner said he has a candidate in mind who has worked for the village for 3 weeks. He said Mayor Edward Marling preferred another candidate who has worked for the village 6 months but does not have a drivers license. The board stated a drivers license is required for the role since the meter reader drives a village vehicle to locations throughout town.

The board granted a payment plan for one resident who had a water leak and incurred a large bill. Board members said the person had a good payment record but ran into an issue in her home with the water but that is being resolved.

Another resident who lives on Route 214 spoke to the water department prior to the meeting about a “high read” of water usage and asked for an adjustment. The board explained the person’s meter was read toward the end of the month which can produce a high read. The board said the new meter should “even out” the readings so the man has an accurate water read and bill going forward. The board agreed to remove a penalty from his bill.

Who’s in court today?

Karen Fatula-News Director
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Who’s in court today?

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Here is the Belmont County court docket for Monday, November 25 from the court website.

42 cases are scheduled.

The schedule is subject to change per the site, which states “that not all events may be represented in the event list. The court has discretion over the information displayed. Also, the user must be a party or associated with a party on the case for the event to be listed in the event list. If you do not see an event in the list, do not assume that it does not exist.”

Check back here with the River News Network website and Facebook page and X for daily court docket updates.

Event type/Judge/Location/Case description

08:30 AMCivil Pre-TrialBerhalter, ChrisCB-Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30323 CV 0345 Rice, Tyler W VS. Owens, Robert W CB
09:00 AMMotion to Impose SentenceBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom11 DR 0066 Wayt, Billie Joel VS. Graham, Lance David JAV
09:00 AMMotion for ContemptBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom11 DR 0060 Hornbeck, Chasity & Hornbeck, Ronald CB
09:00 AMMotion for ContemptBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom19 DR 0138 Hawthorne, Natalie & Hawthorne, Jonathan CB
09:00 AMMotion for ContemptBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom04 DR 0163 Grimmitt, Robert K VS. Grimmitt, Valerie L JLS
09:00 AMPre-Trial Scheduling ConferenceBerhalter, ChrisCB-Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30324 CV 0096 Crummitt and Son Vault Corporation VS. Action Contractors LLC CB
09:00 AMUniform Support ActionBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom24 DR 0335 Stone, Victoria M VS. Foust, William C JAV
09:00 AMUniform Support ActionBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom24 DR 0336 Williamson, Brandy M VS. Foust, William C JAV
09:00 AMUniform Support ActionBerhalter, ChrisMagistrate’s Courtroom24 DR 0390 State of West Virginia Ex-Rel VS. Johnson, Nicole CB
09:00 AMSTATUS HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00573E STATE OF OHIO vs. CHAMBERS, HEATHER SUE BELL
09:00 AMSENTENCING HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00373E STATE OF OHIO vs. HANEY, ROBERT HOWARD BELL
09:15 AMStatus Conference CivilBerhalter, ChrisCB-Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30323 CV 0230 Juzwiak, Stanley VS. Young and Sons Inc CB
09:15 AMStatus Conference CivilBerhalter, ChrisCB-Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30324 CV 0022 EBF Holdings LLC VS. Aster Hardwoods LLC CB
09:45 AMGarnishment Hearing (Dispute)Vavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30914 TL 00751 Department of Taxation VS. Lund, Debbie A
10:00 AMJudgment Debtor ExamVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30923 CV 0192 Moore, William E VS. Elliott, William Eugene JAV
10:00 AM(The Case related to the selected Event is loaded into the Case Detail section)TELEPHONE STATUS HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00172E STATE OF OHIO vs. BURCH, CODY BELL
10:00 AMDomestic CPOBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom24 DR 0432 Safreed on behalf of KLL, Sheri VS. Lucious, Martin CB
10:00 AMPre-Trial Scheduling ConferenceBerhalter, ChrisCB-Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30324 CV 0234 Mitchell, Kelli VS. Hannahs, Robert CB
10:30 AMGarnishment Hearing (Dispute)Berhalter, ChrisCB-Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30323 CV 0257 Republic Finance LLC VS. Picard, Anissa CB
11:00 AMHearingBerhalter, ChrisCB-Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30324 CV 0292 Deere & Company VS. Winland, Michael W CB
11:30 AMTelephone ConferenceVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30915 CV 0419 Conrad, Michael VS. McDonalds Corporation JAV
12:30 PMReviewVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0022 State of Ohio VS. Yoho, James Edward JAV
12:30 PMEOCC Early Release/Program Completion ReviewVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30923 CR 0290 State of Ohio VS. Vandevender, JR, Brian Keith JAV
12:30 PMReviewVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0031 State of Ohio VS. Kerns-Mahoney, Jacob Skylar JAV
01:00 PMFirst Stage Probation Revocation HearingVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0070 State of Ohio VS. Lynn, David JAV
01:00 PMHrg./Bondsman Revoke BondVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0126 State of Ohio VS. Hairston, Demond JAV
01:00 PMHearingVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0146 State of Ohio VS. Linde, William R JAV
01:00 PMFirst Stage Probation Revocation HearingVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30923 CR 0263 State of Ohio VS. Nuzum, Jeremiah W JAV
01:00 PMFirst Stage Probation Revocation HearingVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30923 CR 0264 State of Ohio VS. Nuzum, Forest Westley JAV
01:00 PMCivil Stalking Protection OrderBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom24 DR 0361 Haswell, John VS. Stottlemyer, Matthew CB
01:00 PMPlea Agreement DeadlineVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0222 State of Ohio VS. Lamotte, Beau M JAV
01:00 PMPlea Agreement DeadlineVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0202 State of Ohio VS. Thompson, Robert Lee JAV
01:00 PMPlea Agreement DeadlineVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0144 State of Ohio VS. Dunn, Myriah Grace JAV
01:00 PMReviewBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom24 DR 0306 Smigle, Elizabeth VS. Smigle, Ashley JAV
01:00 PMPlea Agreement DeadlineVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0074 State of Ohio VS. Miller, James Keith JAV
01:00 PMIV-D Dissolution HearingBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom24 DR 0334 Passmore, Bethany & Passmore, Mark C JAV
01:00 PMTermination/Treatment in Lieu of ConvictionVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30923 CR 0146 State of Ohio VS. Hannahs, Robert Joel JAV
01:30 PMPre-Trial Scheduling ConferenceBerhalter, ChrisCB-Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30323 CV 0162 Heller, Ralph E VS. Bee, Ken CB
02:15 PMMarriage CeremonyDAVIES, ALBERT EJUDGE DAVIES’ COURTROOM24 ML 13368 THE MARRIAGE OF: SANATI, TREVOR THOMAS & LEASURE, BRANDI NICOLE
02:30 PMMarriage CeremonyDAVIES, ALBERT EJUDGE DAVIES’ COURTROOM24 ML 13382 THE MARRIAGE OF: CALVERT, JAMES EDWARD & BRAUTIGAM, BRANDI JO
02:45 PMMarriage CeremonyDAVIES, ALBERT EJUDGE DAVIES’ COURTROOM24 ML 13389 THE MARRIAGE OF: CHALFANT, JR, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER & LUPPE, REBECCA GRACE
03:30 PMChild InterviewBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom24 DR 0015 McGuire, Allison VS. McGuire, Michael CB

Hundreds flock to The Highlands for TurkeyThon 2024!

Karen Fatula-News Director
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Hundreds flock to The Highlands for TurkeyThon 2024!

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. – Hundreds of Ohio Valley residents flocked to Shults Ford in The Highlands Thursday afternoon to experience TurkeyThon 2024!

Shults Ford Wheeling teamed up with WOMP-FM 100.5 to give away 300 FREE turkeys from Riesbeck’s Foods to local residents.

DJ Johnny O was on hand along with River Network folks to help with the giveaway.

A long line of cars crossed the parking lot as people waited for a free turkey. The event was a great success.

Happy Thanksgiving from Shults Ford, Riesbeck’s Foods, WOMP 100.5 FM & The River Network.

Traffic & Parking Information for Wheeling Fantasy in Lights Parade

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Traffic & Parking Information for Wheeling Fantasy in Lights Parade

WHEELING, W.Va. – The City of Wheeling released the following advisory concerning Friday’s Christmas parade:

The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads and enact parking restrictions in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, November 22 for the annual Fantasy in Lights Parade.

Due to ongoing downtown construction, the parade route will travel through Center Wheeling again this year. It will start at the intersection of 24th and Market Streets and will make a right turn, traveling north along Main Street for several blocks. The route will then make another right turn at 20th and Main Streets, ending at the next intersection.

The public is urged to arrive early for the parade and be mindful of the influx of pedestrians and vehicles in Center Wheeling. The Intermodal Parking Garage – located at 1401 Main Street will be open for parade parking. The Wheeling Police Department will have officers stationed at several intersections to direct traffic on foot, bikes, and patrol cars.

ROAD CLOSURE INFO:

  • Most roads in and around Centre Market will close to the traveling public at 5:30 p.m. This area includes Main and Market Streets from 20th to 26th Streets. Only those with floats or involved in the parade will be permitted in this area once closed.
  • The west side of Market Street from 22nd – 23rd Street will close a bit earlier at 4 p.m.
  • Chapline Street will remain open to traffic, except for the stretch between 20th and 22nd Street for ongoing demolition work.

PARKING INFO:

  • Parking meters will be bagged and marked on Friday with street closure times in various areas during the day.
  • Street parking will still be allowed at most bagged meters FREE of charge until 5 p.m. unless labeled “No Parking All Day” or “Parking until 4 p.m.”
  • Any vehicle parked on the parade route after 5 p.m. will be towed.

Who’s in court today?

Karen Fatula-News Director
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Who’s in court today?

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Here is the Belmont County court docket for Friday, November 22 from the court website.

4 cases are scheduled.

The schedule is subject to change per the site, which states “that not all events may be represented in the event list. The court has discretion over the information displayed. Also, the user must be a party or associated with a party on the case for the event to be listed in the event list. If you do not see an event in the list, do not assume that it does not exist.”

Check back here with the River News Network website and Facebook page and X for daily court docket updates.

Event type/Judge/Location/Case description

12:00 PMTelephone ConferenceVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0074 State of Ohio VS. Miller, James Keith JAV
12:00 PMTelephone ConferenceVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0222 State of Ohio VS. Lamotte, Beau M JAV
12:00 PMTelephone ConferenceVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0144 State of Ohio VS. Dunn, Myriah Grace JAV
12:00 PMTelephone ConferenceVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0202 State of Ohio VS. Thompson, Robert Lee JAV

Who’s in court today?

Karen Fatula-News Director
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Who’s in court today?

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Here is the Belmont County court docket for Thursday, November 21 from the court website.

127 cases are scheduled.

The schedule is subject to change per the site, which states “that not all events may be represented in the event list. The court has discretion over the information displayed. Also, the user must be a party or associated with a party on the case for the event to be listed in the event list. If you do not see an event in the list, do not assume that it does not exist.”

Check back here with the River News Network website and Facebook page and X for daily court docket updates.

Event type/Judge/Location/Case description

08:30 AMHearing on Exceptions to InventoryDAVIES, ALBERT EJUDGE DAVIES’ COURTROOM22 ES 00369 Estate of: COLUMBO, HARRY WILLIAM COLUMBO-JOHNSON, KELLY A.
09:00 AMTrial to the CourtVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CV 0136 Carman, Rickey J VS. Fankhauser, Dale C JAV
09:00 AMSTATUS HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00375E STATE OF OHIO vs. KANTERS, MATTHEW BPT
09:00 AMARRAIGNMENTTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRA00538E STATE OF OHIO vs. Lentini, Sabrina Noelle OSHP
09:00 AMDomestic CPOBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom24 DR 0393 Saffell, Charly VS. Saffell-Morris, Melinda CB
09:00 AMSTATUS HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRC02512E STATE OF OHIO vs. Lentini, Sabrina Noelle OSHP
09:00 AMARRAIGNMENTTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00581E STATE OF OHIO vs. STASEL, WENDY ANN BPT
09:00 AMMotion HearingBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom16 DR 0290 O’Donnell, Tiffany Lynn & O’Donnell, Charles P CB
09:00 AMREVIEWTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00377E STATE OF OHIO vs. MCCARDLE, BRADEN GAGE BCSO
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00412E STATE OF OHIO vs. SMITH, GEENA MARIE SHADY
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00482E STATE OF OHIO vs. HOWARD, ISAIAH GARNER BCSO
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00496E STATE OF OHIO vs. SMITH, DAVID BPT
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRC02453E STATE OF OHIO vs. Long, Kadesh OSHP
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00542E STATE OF OHIO vs. STASEL, WENDY ANN BPT
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00549E STATE OF OHIO vs. HOLCOMB, KATE ALEXANDRIA BCSO
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRD02577E STATE OF OHIO vs. Singh, Balbir OSHP
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00553E STATE OF OHIO vs. Schybal, Paul A BCSO
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRD02635E STATE OF OHIO vs. PALENICEK, JOHN PATRICK RTP
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRC02636E STATE OF OHIO vs. Dietrich, Jakob Donald OSHP
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRC02637E STATE OF OHIO vs. Dietrich, III, John Irwin OSHP
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRC02670E STATE OF OHIO vs. PARKER, JOSHUA HAROLD NORMAN C BELL
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00566E STATE OF OHIO vs. CIKA, HEATHER BPT
09:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRC02716E STATE OF OHIO vs. HULSEY, KRISTIAN HOWARD OSHP
10:00 AMIV-D Divorce HearingBUSIC, AMYMagistrate’s Courtroom23 DR 0412 Dominguez, Savannah VS. Dominguez, Jake JAV
10:30 AMMOTION HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00172E STATE OF OHIO vs. BURCH, CODY BELL
10:30 AMMOTION TO REVOKE PROBATIONTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION23CRB00289E STATE OF OHIO vs. ELLSWORTH, CORY F SHADY
10:30 AMMOTION TO REVOKE PROBATIONTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION23CRB00290E STATE OF OHIO vs. ELLSWORTH, CORY F BCSO
10:30 AMTRIALTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00570E STATE OF OHIO vs. SANDERS, DEMETRIKK SACOLE BELL
10:30 AMMOTION HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00592E STATE OF OHIO vs. ESTOK, DANIEL M MF
10:30 AMPLEA PROCEEDINGSTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00569E STATE OF OHIO vs. ELLSWORTH, CORY FRANK BCSO
10:30 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00555E STATE OF OHIO vs. LONGWELL, MICHAEL ALLEN BELL
10:30 AMPLEA PROCEEDINGSTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00558E STATE OF OHIO vs. ELLSWORTH, CORY FRANK BCSO
10:30 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00506E STATE OF OHIO vs. VILLAPANDO, ANGELINA D BELL
10:30 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00534E STATE OF OHIO vs. MINGER, DUSTIN BCSO
10:30 AMSEALINGMYSER, ADAMNORTHERN DIVISION22CRA00531N STATE OF OHIO vs. ESTOK, DANIEL M. MF
10:30 AMSEALINGMYSER, ADAMNORTHERN DIVISION22CRB00532N STATE OF OHIO vs. ESTOK, DANIEL M. MF
10:30 AMREVIEWTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00152E STATE OF OHIO vs. SCOTT, CASSANDRA LYNN BCSO
10:30 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00217E STATE OF OHIO vs. SCOTT, CASSANDRA LYNN BELL
10:30 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00582E STATE OF OHIO vs. RIVERA, IVAN GIOVANNI BELL
10:30 AMPRELIMINARY HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRA00583E STATE OF OHIO vs. Law, Brian Alan BCSO
10:30 AMPRELIMINARY HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRA00588E STATE OF OHIO vs. TORRES, MARIA BCSO
10:30 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00589E STATE OF OHIO vs. TORRES, MARIA BCSO
11:00 AMPLEA PROCEEDINGSTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00254E STATE OF OHIO vs. REICHERT, AARON PAUL BCSO
11:00 AMSENTENCING HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION23CRB00195E STATE OF OHIO vs. HULBERT, EMMA J BCSO
11:00 AMREVIEWTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION23CRB00469E STATE OF OHIO vs. HULBERT, EMMA J BCSO
11:00 AMREVIEWTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00007E STATE OF OHIO vs. PHILLIPS, CHASITY RENEE BPT
11:00 AMSHOW CAUSE HEARINGCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRD02404W STATE OF OHIO vs. Ray, Daryn J OSP
11:00 AMSENTENCING HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRC01149E STATE OF OHIO vs. Caretti, Jay Matthew OSHP
11:00 AMPRE-TRIAL CONFERENCETROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRD02718E STATE OF OHIO vs. SHAFFER, CRAIG ALLEN BPT
11:00 AMTRIALTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRD02580E STATE OF OHIO vs. Graham, Lance David OSHP
11:00 AMTRIALTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00449E STATE OF OHIO vs. AGOSTINELLI, KENNETH M BELL
11:00 AMTRIALTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00455E STATE OF OHIO vs. NEWLAN, STEPHANIE FAY PP
11:00 AMTRIALTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00505E STATE OF OHIO vs. AGOSTINELLI, KENNETH M BELL
11:00 AMHEARINGCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 111CVF00204W PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC vs. GRAHAM, WILLIAM G
11:00 AMSHOW CAUSE HEARINGCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 119TRC02921W STATE OF OHIO vs. HANNAHS, AUSTON CHRISTOPHER BARN
11:00 AMSHOW CAUSE HEARINGCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 119TRC02921W STATE OF OHIO vs. HANNAHS, AUSTON CHRISTOPHER BARN
11:00 AMSHOW CAUSE HEARINGCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 123CRB00137W STATE OF OHIO vs. GORDON, TONY ALLEN BARN
11:00 AMSHOW CAUSE HEARINGCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 123CRB00374W STATE OF OHIO vs. WISINTAINER, EVAN STC
11:00 AMSHOW CAUSE HEARINGCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 123TRD01796W STATE OF OHIO vs. WISINTAINER, EVAN STC
11:00 AMMOTION TO REVOKE PROBATIONTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24TRD01001E STATE OF OHIO vs. Graham, Lance David OSHP
11:00 AMEVICTION HEARINGMYSER, ADAMNORTHERN DIVISION24CVG00520N HIGH QUALITY HUD LLC vs. MCKINNEY, SHARALA et al
11:00 AMFORCIBLE ENTRYCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CVG00515W High Quality HUD LLC vs. McKinney, Sharala et al
11:00 AMSTATUS HEARINGTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRB00573E STATE OF OHIO vs. CHAMBERS, HEATHER SUE BELL
11:00 AMHEARING ON DAMAGESCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CVF00312W Ferda, Margaret vs. Beckett, William
11:00 AMMotion to SuppressVavra, John AJAV Belmont County Courthouse, Room 30924 CR 0178 State of Ohio VS. Gaffney, Brandon V JAV
11:00 AMFORFEITURE PROCEEDINGSTROUTEN, DAVIDEASTERN DIVISION24CRA00461E STATE OF OHIO vs. VANDEVENDER, KEVIN PATRICK BELL
11:00 AMCOMMUNITY SERVICE PLAN TO BE FILEDCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CRB00414W STATE OF OHIO vs. Adams, Roger Eugene STC
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRD02339W STATE OF OHIO vs. Vicente, Geremias Lopez OSP
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CRB00360W STATE OF OHIO vs. McMillan, Jossette Leigh STC
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CRB00295W STATE OF OHIO vs. Snyder, Jessica D BCSO
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CRB00302W STATE OF OHIO vs. Wolfe, Scott A BCSO
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRD01795W STATE OF OHIO vs. Mckinney, III, Charles W OSP
11:15 AMCOMPLETION OF RTP MUST BE FILEDCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRC01878W STATE OF OHIO vs. MacNealy, Noah J OSP
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CRB00110W STATE OF OHIO vs. SHARP, CRAIG ALLEN BCSO
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CRB00232W STATE OF OHIO vs. LINDSEY, TAMIKA CHANNELLE BCSO
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CRB00270W OHIO DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY vs. SLEPPY, CRYSTAL DAWN ODPS
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124CRB00289W STATE OF OHIO vs. Metzler, Kristi N BCSO
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 122CRB00566W STATE OF OHIO vs. BARNES, CIARA LYN STC
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 123CRB00032W STATE OF OHIO vs. MCMILLIAN, JOSSETTE INDV
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 123TRC02401W STATE OF OHIO vs. BALDWIN, PETER DOUGLAS STC
11:15 AMPAY FINE/ COSTSCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 123TRD02619W STATE OF OHIO vs. BONE, JR, RONALD ROSS STC
11:15 AMCOUNSELING REPORT TO BE FILEDCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRC00909W STATE OF OHIO vs. NEISWONGER, ALAN BARN
12:00 PMARRAIGNMENTCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRD02583W STATE OF OHIO vs. Aduyemi, Babatope D OSP
12:00 PMARRAIGNMENTCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRD02584W STATE OF OHIO vs. Akkiraju, Phani OSP
12:00 PMARRAIGNMENTCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRD02568W STATE OF OHIO vs. Prangler, JR, Kenneth Richard OSP
12:00 PMARRAIGNMENTCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRD02569W STATE OF OHIO vs. See, Rachel M OSP
12:00 PMARRAIGNMENTCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRD02570W STATE OF OHIO vs. Snead, Kyle Latrell OSP
12:00 PMARRAIGNMENTCOSTINE, ERICCOURTROOM 124TRD02574W STATE OF OHIO vs. Mcaulay, Danielle M OSP
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Haitian refugee relocates to Belmont County

Karen Fatula-News Director
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Haitian refugee relocates to Belmont County

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – One refugee hopes to make Belmont County his home.

A man from Haiti recently resettled in the St. Clairsville, Ohio area and is adjusting well to life in the Ohio Valley, according to Shelley Schramm, Public Assistance Administrator for the Belmont County Department of Job & Family Services.

The man is in his twenties and has a sponsor in St. Clairsville, according to Schramm.

Belmont County Department of Job & Family Services (BCDJFS) is providing refugee services to him including Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) payments. Schramm said the man will receive $363 per month in RCA and the payments are limited to 12 months.

Schramm explained that BCDJFS does not deal with refugees often, so they sought guidance from Allen County, Ohio, where Lima is located, since that county has a large refugee population.

Schramm says the man already had documentation to allow him to work. He is now working for a retail chain in Belmont County, she said. The man also speaks English and even taught English in his native Haiti.

The State of Ohio provides refugee services to all 88 counties with federal funds. On Monday, Nov. 18, the Controlling Board of the Ohio Office of Budget and Management granted approval to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to increase appropriation authority in the amount of $17 million in 2025 to continue to provide federal funding for services to refugees in the State of Ohio.

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services approved for $17 million increase for refugee services

ODJFS says most refugees in Ohio decided to live in five specific metro counties: Cuyahoga (Cleveland), Franklin (Columbus), Hamilton (Cincinnati), Montgomery (Dayton), and Summit (Akron).

Schramm said the Haitian man loves Ohio and hopes to live here forever. She describes him as very “pleasant” and “motivated.”

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services approved for $17 million increase for refugee services

Karen Fatula-News Director
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Ohio Department of Job & Family Services approved for $17 million increase for refugee services

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Services for refugees in Ohio will receive a multi-million dollar increase through the Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), according to the Ohio Office of Budget & Management (OBM).

On Monday, Nov. 18, the Controlling Board of the Ohio OBM granted approval to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to increase appropriation authority in the amount of $17 million in 2025 to continue to provide federal funding for services to refugees in the State of Ohio.

The increase will go to the ODJFS Foreign Refugees Fund for Refugee Services provided through ODJFS. The current appropriation is $25.3 million and with the newly approved $17 million, the proposed appropriation for 2025 totals $42.3 million.

ODJFS says the $17 million “will support three different aspects of Refugee Services, $8,140,213 for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) payments, $6,908,741 for Refugee Support Services, and $1,951,046 for Medical Screenings.”

Bill Teets, ODJFS Communications Director, tells River News Network most refugees are located in Ohio’s metro counties.

One refugee, a man from Haiti, recently relocated to Belmont County, according to Shelley Schramm, Public Assistance Administrator for the Belmont County Department of Job & Family Services.

Haitian refugee relocates to Belmont County

The ODJFS website lists the number of refugee arrivals for several Ohio cities plus the refugees’ countries of origin. You can find the website here. According to this Refugee Arrivals website, 4,312 refugees settled in Ohio so far in 2024.

ODJFS says most refugees in Ohio decided to live in five specific counties: Cuyahoga (Cleveland), Franklin (Columbus), Hamilton (Cincinnati), Montgomery (Dayton), and Summit (Akron).

Teets says the Refugee Services funds come from the federal government.

All funds for the program are from the Federal from Office of Refugee Resettlement and the Controlling Board request is to give us the ability to utilize those funds.

Bill Teets, ODJFS Communications Director,

River News Network followed up with Teets on Tuesday for clarification on the amount of aid each person receives, how long they receive assistance and what other agencies provide services to them. We also asked about employment, education and training outcomes. Teets is gathering this information, and we will report these findings.

In its appropriation request, ODJFS said “The State of Ohio receives Refugee Support Services (RSS) and Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance (RCMA) funding to provide supportive services to refugees and other Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligible individuals in Ohio.”

ODJFS supports Afghan refugees and Ukrainian refugees through the federal Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriation Act (ASA) of 2021 and Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (AUSAA) of 2022. Cuban and Haitian refugees are also supported as are foreign-born victims of trafficking.

ODJFS states in its funding application that the “State of Ohio receives Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance funding from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). A portion of this funding includes Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) payments, which are administered at the county level. Individuals eligible for RCA include refugees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, Afghan & Ukrainian Humanitarian parolees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, asylees, and foreign-born victims of trafficking.”

Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) caseloads have increased from January 2023 to October 2024. Metro counties have the largest RCA caseloads and are allocated a predetermined amount of administrative funds from the RCMA grant to administer the program. “Due to the statewide increase of RCA cases, additional counties are requesting administrative funds,” ODJFS says.

ODJFS says “The RSS Program supports services that address barriers to employment. Other activities under the program can include health education classes and targeted health outreach to individuals, medical and mental health navigation and support, adjustment groups, skill building networks, or peer support meetings.”

River News Network will bring you more details on this story as they become available.


Wheeling doctor faces up to eight years in prison following conviction in federal court

Karen Fatula-News Director
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Wheeling doctor faces up to eight years in prison following conviction in federal court

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – On Tuesday, a Wheeling doctor was convicted of failing to pay nearly $2.5 million in payroll taxes, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

A federal jury found Nitesh Ratnakar, age 48, guilty of 41 counts of tax fraud. Ratnakar owned and operated a gastroenterology practice and a medical equipment manufacturer in Elkins, West Virginia.

Jurors heard testimony that he allegedly withheld payroll taxes from his employees’ paychecks and failed to make $2,419,560 in required payments to the Internal Revenue Service. Ratnakar also allegedly filed false tax returns in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Ratnakar is facing up to five years in prison for each of the first 38 tax fraud counts and up to three years for the remaining tax fraud counts. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jarod Douglas and Eleanor Hurney prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation investigated the case.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.

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