NAMI Comedy Show Features Locals
Two local residents were featured as part of the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Comedy Show with a Twist that took place in Wheeling on February 8.
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Foster Hope OV and State Theater Awarded Grant Funds
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Community Impact Grants and Field of Interest Fund Grants. These grants, made possible through the generosity of donors who have entrusted CFOV to address evolving community needs, will provide a total of $ $99,887 to support programs and services throughout the Ohio Valley.
Belmont County CARES Report Presented
Chad Zambori, director of the Belmont County CARES program, recently shared with Belmont County Commissioners activities for the program in 2024. The county-wide program is associated with the Cumberland Trail Fire District. CARES stands for Community Access Resources Education and Solutions.
Belmont SWCD Places Holiday Trees
With almost 60 live Christmas trees donated to the Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District, on this fifth year of the program, the beneficiaries this year are Barkcamp State Park Lake and small mammals and birds.
Rep. Jones Recognized by Educators
Recently at the Ohio Career Technical Education Legislative Seminar in Columbus, OH, Representative Don Jones of the 95th House District, received the award for Public Servant of the Year.
Sheriff Recognizes Deputies
Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack presented Certificates of Commendations to individual deputies for their response, actions and reporting of an incident that required all their skills and resulted in the arrest of suspects.
Property Owners Tax Meeting Draws Crowd
Shaheen Law Group reports over 250 attended the property owners meeting at St. Clairsville on February 12. The response was so overwhelming, some were placed on a wait list.
Livestock Forage Disaster Funding Available
Sign-up is now available for $10 million state funding for drought relief from the record breaking drought the region experienced last year. The funding is available for livestock producers enrolled in the USDA FSA Livestock Forage Disaster Program and in a primary disaster area.
Hours Extended at Morristown Express Care, NP Added
The clinic associated with WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital announced this week extended hours on Tuesday nights and the addition of Friday hours for the walk-in clinic.
At the same time, the clinic announces the addition of a new provider, Jessica Jeffers, Nurse Practitioner.
Chamber Meeting Well Attended
The monthly Barnesville Chamber of Commerce meeting took place at the New Life Center Wednesday at noon. The sponsor for the luncheon meeting was Northwest Title. Jessica Perkins and Cory Delguzzo shared information about the company with the 39 individuals attending the meeting.