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Cooling Centers Open

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Due to the current heat wave, the Belmont County Emergency Management Services Agency has triggered the opening of designated cooling centers throughout the county.

Residents should call ahead. Bring snacks, prescription medicine, a cell phone charger, or other necessities, the agency release noted.

Locations in western Belmont County are: 

  • Shekinah Church, 145 W. Main Street, Barnesville – 740-624-0612
  • Belmont Gym, 209 Brown Street, Belmont – 740-484-1989
  • Belmont United Methodist Church, 129 W. Market Street, Belmont – 740-309-0480
  • Bethesda Village Community Room, 103 S. Main Street, Bethesda – 740-582-1888
  • Smith Township Fire Dept., 46389 Firehouse Street, Centerville – 740-310-0944
  • Flushing Fire Department, 104 E. High Street, Flushing – 740-968-4700 or 740-310-1964
  • Holloway VFD Hall, Main Street, Holloway – 740-338-0593
  • Somerton Fire Department, 53717 Washington Street, Somerton – 740-391-9060
  • Somerton Community Church, 55400 Washington Street, Somerton – 740-391-9060
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