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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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Matthew Paul Pierce

Matthew Paul Pierce

Matthew Pierce, 55, of Philo, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 13, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1969, in Barnesville, Ohio. He was raised in Frazeysburg, Ohio, by his parents Robert and Violet (Pierce)McGee. Matthew was a dedicated union worker for The Shelly Company for many years. He had a […]

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John Edward Dingus

John Edward Dingus

John Edward Dingus Sr., 80, of Fairfax, VA, formerly of Batesville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. John was born on September 1, 1944, in Newcomerstown, OH, the son of Ernest and Isabella Dingus. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1962 and married Jennifer Sue […]

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