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Health grants aim to fill gaps across the Ohio Valley

BRIDGEPORT — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley awarded a total of $139,015 to 17 local organizations Wednesday morning through its River Valley Health Fund. The awards were announced during a banquet at Bridgeport Exempted Village School District’s recently opened “The ...

Husted talks economic development, energy during Steubenville visit

STEUBENVILLE — Reaching out to residents from all parts of Ohio is important to Jon Husted. "If you're going to represent the state, you've got to be in all parts of the state," Husted said Tuesday. "I don't want anyone to feel neglected or left behind, and when you go to a place, you see ...

Russo campaigns in Jefferson County, outlines election priorities

STEUBENVILLE — With 88 counties in Ohio, staying on top of issues surrounding elections is an important part of the secretary of state's job. "Every board of elections in every county is different, and there are unique issues," Allison Russo said Tuesday morning after visiting with ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

SUNDAY — 9:29 p.m., a caller reported her daughter was involved in a physical domestic altercation with her boyfriend at an address on Crabapple Road in St. Clairsville. The grandchildren reportedly texted her to call 911. Units responded and one male was detained. Daniel Joe Alsobrook was booked into the Belmont County Jail on a domestic violence charge. — 8:09 p.m., a 911 call was received from an address on Sand Hill Road in Belmont. The caller said he dialed by accident. A deputy made contact with residents and determined everything was OK. — 6:44 p.m., an anonymous caller ...

St. Clairsville officer reflects on community support after stroke

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — St. Clairsville Mayor Kathryn Thalman became emotional Monday while reading a letter from police Officer Greg Clark, who suffered a stroke while on duty in February. Clark was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following the stroke and has been recovering ...

Barnesville Chamber names new director

BARNESVILLE — The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that Denise Adkins Leach will serve as its new director. A Barnesville native, Leach has three decades of experience as an educator, mentor and organizer. She said she plans to bring her local passion, leadership ...