Thanksgiving Snow of 1950 Recounted
The Thanksgiving Snowstorm in 1950 ground transportation and the local economy to a halt for several weeks.
Ronald Andrew Pradetto
Ronald “Ron” Andrew Pradetto, 71, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home. He was born November 5, 1954, in Washington, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Louis “Lou” and Irene Pescho Pradetto. Ron worked 35 years in insurance claims and after his retirement in 2009, he decided to pursue […]
Tacoma Post Office Unit, Sign Donated to Watt Center
The Tacoma Post Office unit and sign were recently donated to the Watt Center for History and the Arts.
Barnesville, Area Merchants Ready for Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is the annual shopping holiday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, when consumers are encouraged to shop at small businesses in their communities.
Shamrock Cheerleaders Claim First OVAC Crown
The BHS High School Cheerleaders were named OVAC Co-Champions with St. Clairsville at the first ever OVAC Big School Game Day competition Saturday at Wheeling University.
BMS Spelling Bee Winners
On Tuesday, November 18, Barnesville Middle School held its annual Spelling Bee.
Belmont Commissioners Move Weekly Meetings
The Belmont County Commission will meet at 10 a.m. this Tuesday and next due to the Thanksgiving holiday and to attend a conference. The Commission meets on the first floor of the Belmont County Courthouse, 101 E. Main Street, St. Clairsville.
Union Local Jet-Setters
Union Local School District employees selected for the honor of November Jet-Setters include Elementary School: Sonya Lucas, High School: Luke Menges, Service Staff: Heather Osovich and Administration: Tiffany Delman. Not pictured Middle School honoree, Whitney Allar The District honors outstanding staff members monthly “for for their dedication, hard work, and positive contributions” to the school […]
Shamrock Athletics Schedule Nov. 24-29
Athletes will compete in several contests during this Thanksgiving Holiday week.
Best of Ohio Valley Selections
Several area businesses were selected in voting by readers of the Wheeling and Martins Ferry daily newspapers as the “Best of the Ohio Valley”.