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Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash on SR 800

Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash on SR 800

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, St. Clairsville Post, is currently investigating a single vehicle crash that took place on State Route 800 in Kirkwood Township, Belmont County at approximately 1:49 p.m. last Friday.

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Union Local Rotary Car Show Winners

Union Local Rotary Car Show Winners

The Union Local Rotary Club staged its annual Antique and Classic Car Show at Bethesda’s Epworth Park last Sunday, July 13, as a companion event to the Chautauqua Days Festival across the lake in the cottage area of the park.

Arts & Culture, Community, Events

Belmont VFD Breaks Ground

Belmont VFD Breaks Ground

Turning the earth at the future site of the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department’s new fire station Tuesday afternoon were several current and past members of the department along with the state director of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Community, Events, Government, News, Top Stories

Paul Jeffery Metzler

Paul Jeffery Metzler

Paul Jeffrey Metzler, 63, from Altoona, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at UPMC Altoona with family at his side. He was born October 21,1961, in Altoona, PA, to the late Paul F and Jean Metzler. Paul was a friendly man who enjoyed going to church and talking with people.  He will […]

Obituaries

Blanche Marie Tipton

Blanche Marie Tipton

Blanche Marie Baker Tipton, 89, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away July 12, 2025, at her home in Bradenton, surrounded by her children.  Blanche was born March 12,1936, in Sewellsville, Ohio, to the late Dexter and Zelma (Butler) Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, following 68 years of marriage. Also preceding were sisters […]

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Next Generation 9-1-1 Expanding to Area

Next Generation 9-1-1 Expanding to Area

Governor Mike DeWine has announced the continued expansion of Ohio’s Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) emergency communications system, with 15 additional counties now onboarding into the program.

Government, News