POWHATAN POINT — A Powhatan Point man is facing numerous charges in the wake of a domestic violence incident that led to a standoff with law enforcement Wednesday. Belmont County Sheriff David Lucas discussed the arrest during a Thursday morning press conference. At 1:58 p.m. Wednesday, ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Hoof and Paw will host its Furbaby Adoption Day from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday at the Rural King store in St. Clairsville. The dogs will be available for adoption at a reduced price to combat the current overcrowding at the humane organization’s ...

NEW PRINCIPALS, virtual reality and schedule changes are all part of the new year for schools across Eastern Ohio. Wednesday marked the first day of classes for several schools in Belmont County, including Bellaire Local Schools, Shadyside Local Schools, Union Local Schools, Martins Ferry ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE - Belmont County Sheriff's Office responded to a call to help the Powhatan Police Department regarding a domestic violence incident located in Powhatan Point around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies negotiated with both the male and female subjects inside to exit the residence. After ...

MARTINS FERRY — Concerns about the safety and future of the Martins Ferry City Building were brought to City Council on Wednesday evening. Mayor John Davies told council he had received notification from Belmont County officials that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency had received an ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Students and staff in four local school districts will have an added layer of protection this year with school resource officers provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Department. Belmont County Commissioners Josh Meyer and J.P. Dutton held the regularly scheduled ...