UPDATE: Beallsville High Closed
The Switzerland of Ohio Local School District Board of Education will consider “suspending” classes 9-12 at Beallsville High School at a special meeting Thursday, May 29.
Government
Jones Steps Down for Federal Appointment
Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) has accepted an appointment from President Donald Trump to serve in the U.S. Department of Agriculture as State Executive Director for the Ohio Farm Service Agency and will be resigning from his seat as state representative of the 95th Ohio House District, effective June 1, 2025.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpted entries from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs for May 11-18.
Sheriff’s Department Officers Recognized
Five employees of the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office were recognized recently for their life saving efforts on April 15.
Charges rejected by Judge Costine
Western Division Court Judge Eric Costine declined to direct the county prosecuting attorney’s office to charge a Union Local football coach and two police officers for an incident that occurred at a football game in October 2024.
Arrest Made at Beallsville Park
Shadyside man arrested on drug charges at Beallsville Park.
Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log entries from May 12-18 are published.
Public Notices and Public Meetings
Public Notices and Public Meetings are profiled.
Water Project Meeting Rescheduled
A public meeting on the proposed water project will take place in Fairview on June 5.
A second meeting will follow on June 17 for those unable to make the June 5 meeting.
Earthquakes Halt Fracking Operation
Ohio officials have confirmed that a recent series of small earthquakes in Southeast Ohio are tied to oil and gas activity in the region.