Lifelong Belmont County Republican resident David Schafer — who has more than three decades of experience in transportation, infrastructure and public service — announced his candidacy for Belmont County Commissioner.
The Enclave at Barnesville marked its new ownership and recent renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house last Wednesday evening.
The newly formed Union Local Foundation for the Future Political Action Committee is hosting a series of community town hall meetings across the Union Local School District to ensure residents have access to clear, factual information regarding the upcoming school levy.
Sandra K. (Mruzek) Rhodes, age 83, of Port Charlotte, Florida, was called home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2026, passing peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 2, 1942, in Wheeling, West Virginia, and was raised in Wolfhurst, Ohio. Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved […]
Belmont County parents and guardians of students, grades K-12, are invited to register and attend a seminar presented by Wendy Ware on adolescent depression and suicide prevention.
The Lafferty VFD is one of 10 area volunteer fire departments recently awarded grants by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
William E. “Bill” Kahrig, age 83, of Salesville, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Enclave of Cambridge. He was born on July 16, 1942, in Salesville, a son of the late Ben Kahrig and Nellie (Tillett) Kahrig.Bill was a graduate of Quaker City High School. He began his working career in 1960 […]
Bethesda Village Council this month pondered a water rate increase and authorized its solicitor, along with the fiscal officer and/or mayor, to negotiate to purchase a portion of an Epworth Park lot for the village.
Leadership Ohio announces the members of its incoming Class of 2026. Following a rigorous selection process that saw nearly 200 nominees from every corner of the state, 35 visionary leaders have been tapped to examine Ohio’s most vital issues and collaborate on initiatives that bolster the state’s civic vitality and long-term success.
Charles Michael “Mike” Carpenter, 76, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at WVU Barnesville Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1949 in Quaker City, Ohio to the late Ralph and Elizabeth “Pete” (Triplett) Carpenter. Mike was a Zane Trace High School graduate. He was a welder by trade, he owned […]