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I-70 Nighttime Work Planned

I-70 Nighttime Work Planned

The Ohio Department of Transportation has two I-70 nighttime projects planned in this area. The September 18 update provided by the state reveals: I-70 westbound nighttime lane restriction at EXIT 208: Starting next Thursday ODOT’s contractor will begin nighttime work on I-70 westbound at Exit 208 (SR 149) to prepare for the upcoming interchange improvement […]

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Barnesville Police Log

Barnesville Police Log

Excerpts from the Barnesville Police log for entries from September 8-14 are reported this week. Monday, September 8, 2025 5:28 am – officer on North Chestnut Street regarding a disabled vehicle. The vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. 11:20 am – caller states he got a text from the BMV saying he needs to […]

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New Teen Program Aims to Break Cycles

New Teen Program Aims to Break Cycles

Belmont County Court of Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Division Judge Al Davies recently announced the launch of the Teen Recharge Program, a new initiative designed to equip strong-willed teens with the tools they need to foster accountability, personal growth and positive decision-making.

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