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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

— 11:23 p.m. Tuesday, a caller from Pine Lake Trailer Court on National Road in Morristown reported that a male was texting her, violating a temporary protection order. Officers responded and reported that the text messages were not threatening in nature. This was an issue between a landlord and tenant. — 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to Aldi’s on Addie Way in St. Clairsville for a report of people throwing items into a dumpster fire. One male was taken into custody and transported to jail. Joseph Anthony Ritchie was booked into the Belmont County Jail on charges of ...

Shadyside celebrates America’s 250

Photos by Kayla Van Dyne Parade participants make their way around Shadyside's historic loop during the village's America 250 parade Saturday. The procession opened a daylong celebration featuring patriotic festivities, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and activities for all ages.

Griffin murder trial preparations continue

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As trial for alleged double murderer Andrew Isaac Griffin looms closer, Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter is looking to accommodate both the victims’ and Griffin’s families. Griffin appeared in Belmont County Common Pleas Court Friday morning. Griffin is accused of ...

Adaptive pier opens opportunities at Friendship Park

SMITHFIELD — Working to make sure it provides amenities that can be used by everyone is one of the biggest goals of the Friendship Park board. The board took another big step in those efforts earlier this month when finishing touches were put on the adaptive fishing pier at Friendship ...

Mt. Pleasant High School Alumni Scholarship Recipients

Photo provided Seven outstanding students from Buckeye Local High School received $1,000 scholarships from the Mt. Pleasant High School Alumni Association. Pictured are, from left, Hannah Langsdorf, Hudson Matthews, Brooke Kovalski, Robert Call, Kirsten Morgan, Kamden Kinyo and Hailey ...

Road projects to affect travel across Belmont, Harrison and Jefferson counties

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Motorists traveling through Belmont County and surrounding areas will encounter a mix of lane restrictions, ramp closures and detours as multiple Ohio Department of Transportation projects continue through the summer and into the fall. Several of the largest projects are concentrated along Interstate 70 and Interstate 470, while resurfacing, bridge repairs and culvert replacements also will affect state Route and U.S. Route highways throughout Belmont, Harrison and Jefferson counties. Among the largest long-term projects is the ongoing reconstruction of the ...