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Event to explore natural, archaeological history of southern Belmont County

BARNESVILLE — The Belmont County Historical Society will sponsor a field trip to Raven Rocks on Tuesday, July 9, offering participants a guided exploration of one of southern Belmont County’s most notable natural and historical areas. Participants will meet at the Belmont County Victorian ...

Marines killed at Iwo Jima are honored

WHEELING — Two different U.S. Marines from Warwood — both of whom were killed in action during World War II while fighting on Iwo Jima — were honored with ceremonies by the Wheeling Military Banner Program. City leaders, local officials from veterans associations and family members of ...

Bright Promise expands services through scholarship program

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities is making more changes to help students thrive by becoming a Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship provider, and the School of Bright Promise is changing its name to accommodate the move. The site will simply be known ...

Briefs

Smith Township trustees to hold July 13 meetings SMITHFIELD — The Smith Township Board of Trustees will hold two meetings on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Smith Township Park in Smithfield. The meetings include a 5:30 p.m. annual 2027 budget review session, followed by the regular monthly trustee meeting at 6 p.m. Residents wishing to be placed on the agenda may call 740-546-3079. Belmont County student graduates from Ohio Connections Academy COLUMBUS — A Belmont County student was among more than 480 graduates recognized in Ohio Connections Academy’s Class of 2026 during ...

Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430. Families reported at least 68,900 people missing Saturday, three days after the one-two ...