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The Grinch flies high at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

MARTINS FERRY — The Grinch visited Martins Ferry’s Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School, where he flew in the sky in a special sleigh as the children watched. Eastern Construction Excavating of Steubenville visits schools around the area, including 30 different schools in Jefferson County ...

Belmont Hills Country Club helps area family

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — With the holiday season underway, this time of year can be difficult for some individuals. So, in the spirit of the holidays, Belmont Hills Country Club decided to step up and help one local family. “We value the importance of community, as it is one of our core ...

Santa and Mrs. Claus to visit St. Clairsville residents Sunday

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Get ready for some holiday cheer on Sunday, when the St. Clairsville Police Department will be transporting Santa and Mrs. Claus — and possibly the Grinch – to agencies throughout the city. An officer will dress up as Santa Claus to ride atop the Cumberland Trail Fire ...

County bids an emotional farewell to Josh Meyer

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Emotions were high as Josh Meyer attended his final meeting as a Belmont County commissioner on Wednesday morning. Meyer was first elected in November 2016 and has served the community as a county commissioner since, completing two terms. He ran for a third term this year ...

Have yourself a very Merry little Super Saturday

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The holidays are here, as the proverbial walls may be closing in for several last-minute shoppers, the Ohio Valley Mall hopes to alleviate some of the stress. The mall will host its annual Super Saturday event, this weekend, an annual event on the Saturday before Christmas ...

Water rate hike mulled over by Belmont Village Council

BELMONT — Village Council recently heard the first reading of an ordinance to raise water and sewer rates. During a council meeting held Dec. 4, Village Fiscal Officer Ricky Burkhead said the rate the village pays the Belmont County Water & Sewer District is set to increase by 5% in ...