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Patch suits up: Martins Ferry K-9 gets bulletproof vest

MARTINS FERRY — Every day Martins Ferry Patrolman Chad Nixon clips a leash onto his K-9 partner, climbs into the cruiser and heads out knowing they depend on one another. Now, one of the department's most valuable officers has an added layer of protection. Martins Ferry Police Department ...

Kulewicz, Blackwell pitch Democratic vision during Steubenville stop

STEUBENVILLE — For John Kulewicz, Thursday's Democratic campaign event in Steubenville offered a chance to look back. "I remember as a little boy going to Martins Ferry and it was loud and noisy and busy," Kulewicz said while speaking about his father's hometown. "Now, it's all quiet and ...

No newspaper Saturday; have a happy Fourth!

As we join together this weekend to celebrate America's 250th birthday, please note that today's newspaper serves as our expanded weekend edition, as the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday. While there won't be a printed newspaper on Saturday, our reporters will be working to cover the ...

Motel Owner asks Belmont County Commission for help with US 40 weeds

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Lansing-area business owner asked the Belmont County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday to help address overgrown weeds along U.S. 40, saying the vegetation has become so thick in some areas that pedestrians can no longer use the sidewalks. Bruce Callarik, owner of the ...

VOICES OF VALOR: Service Recognized, A Soldier Is Welcomed Home

MOUNDSVILLE — Surrounded by family, friends and even Kroger shoppers, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Courtney Narick of Martins Ferry was welcomed home Friday at the Moundsville Kroger in a celebration marked by hugs, cake and a reminder of the importance of valor and service. Narick, 32, got to ...

As repairs mount, Martins Ferry searches for a way to pay

MARTINS FERRY — From collapsing sewer lines to aging water mains and a city building in desperate need of repairs, Martins Ferry officials say decades of deferred infrastructure work are catching up with the city — and without a new source of revenue, the problems are only expected to ...