DAYTON, Ohio -- The Monroe Central Seminoles are state champions. The boys' basketball team captured the Ohio Division VI state title Saturday afternoon when they faced off against Marion Local inside the University of Dayton Arena. Monroe claimed a 43-35 victory. The Marion Flyers already ...

After weeks of uncertainty, East Ohio Regional Hospital officially closed its doors Thursday night, the impact of which is rippling through the surrounding healthcare landscape. Local hospitals are preparing for larger patient loads during an abnormally busy year, while first responders say ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Andrew Issac Griffin, the suspect in the double homicide of Thomas and Angela Strussion, is not requesting bond. Griffin, 32, was arrested in Hilo, Hawaii, in February and extradited to Belmont County earlier this month. Angela, 49, and Thomas, 52, Strussion were found ...

MARTINS FERRY — In response to the sudden closing of East Ohio Regional Hospital, Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services will host a rapid response meeting at 10 a.m. April 3. The meeting will take place on the second floor of the Martins Ferry Recreation Center and is geared ...

A new name, logo and color palette for Oglebay were unveiled on Friday as part of the park’s rebrand focused on brand and service culture enhancements at the hilltop destination. Wheeling Park Commission President and CEO Bob Peckenpaugh said the park’s rebrand aims to garner national ...

LEWISVILLE — There’s an aura of March Madness in this tiny Monroe County community nestled along Ohio 78 just west of Woodsfield — and it has absolutely nothing to do with the NCAA tournaments. In 1994, Skyvue and Woodsfield high schools consolidated to form Monroe Central. Now, the ...