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‘Country boy from Somerton’ finishing law enforcement career

Local News

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Sheriff David Lucas is gearing up to ride off into the sunset. Lucas will be retiring on Jan. 5 after 46 years in law enforcement. As he reflected on his career recently, Lucas said he never thought of becoming sheriff until it happened naturally. He ...

St. C. library, Job and Family Services bring cheer to local kids

Community

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The St. Clairsville Public Library partnered with Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services to collect and deliver donations for local children in need. Together, they filled 50 stockings with an assortment of thoughtful items, bringing joy to children of all ...

Starving dogs, wandering cows keep Hoof & Paw busy

Local News

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Starving dogs and wandering cows are among the cases being handled by the Belmont County Hoof & Paw humane organization. Hoof & Paw recently brought in three dogs and is on the lookout for another after receiving a call from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office ...

A year in review for St. C. Parks and Recreation

Community

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As the holidays arrive and the year comes to an end, St. Clairsville Parks and Recreation Department Director Eric Gay reflected on the department’s accomplishments. “A lot of exciting things have happened this year for the recreation department, and so many of these ...

Going out of business

Local News

BRIDGEPORT — More retailers will be closing their doors in the local area and across the country in the coming weeks. Big Lots plans to start going-out-of-business sales at its stores “in the coming days” after a planned purchase by a California investment firm fell ...

Chavez bill to help active duty military purchase a home becomes law

Community

COLUMBUS — State Sen. Brian Chavez, R-Marietta, joined Gov. Mike DeWine for the signing of Senate Bill 257. This legislation expands the Ohio Homebuyer Plus program to include active-duty military members who reside in another state but are stationed in Ohio. This program creates a special ...