Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpted entries from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs for May 11-18.
Government
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.
Western Division Court Filing Alleges Assault at Barnesville-Union Local Football Game
Charges were filed this past week through private-citizen affidavits that alleges Union Local High School Football Coach Vaughn Butler assaulted Flushing resident Brent Gay “and engaged in disorderly conduct at the event largely attended by students and their families” at the Union Local – Barnesville football game at Shamrock Stadium on October 24, 2024.
Playground Dedicated by Belmont Board of Developmental Disabilities
A partnership in Belmont County has resulted in the creation of a new inclusive playground for children of all abilities.