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Steps Against Suicide Awareness Walk set for Friday in Bellaire

BELLAIRE – The Bellaire High School Sources of Strength fourth annual Steps Against Suicide Awareness Walk will take place Friday. From 12:30-1:30 p.m. students and staff will meet at Bellaire Park to engage in positive activities that promote positivity and belonging. The walk will begin ...

Evaluation under seal for woman accused of killing infant daughter

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont woman accused of killing her 1-year-old daughter has been evaluated by a court-appointed counselor, Belmont County Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter said, but those reports will remain sealed under order of the court. Autum Sky Palmer, 20, also known as Autum ...

Man accused of murder in Bellaire could face additional charges

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The man accused of murdering another man in Bellaire in January could face additional charges following a grand jury hearing in October. Virginia native Sandton Browder, 23, may face an additional specification charge in the case after that grand jury, according to ...

Martins Ferry hopes livestream problems are resolved

MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry officials hope they have finally solved the technical problems that have kept City Council meetings from being livestreamed consistently, giving residents who cannot attend in person another way to stay informed about city government. Second Ward Councilman Spencer Echemann, who serves as council’s public relations and communications chair, told council Wednesday that the livestream system should be back online after city officials worked with Forefront Technology to resolve problems with the equipment. “Last week, I was able to get a hold of ...

St. C. plans to evolve bike ordinance to include e-bikes

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The city of St. Clairsville will be updating its bicycle ordinance to include electronic bikes within city limits. During Monday’s regularly scheduled city council meeting, council passed an ordinance to update Title 9, Section 373 of the city’s codified ordinances. ...