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Belmont County Sheriff’s Log

Belmont County Sheriff’s Log

Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from November 7 through November 12 are reported below. November 7, 2025 10:00 am — Warren Township. A deputy carried out an eviction. Child Protective Services was contacted since a minor was involved. 2:28 pm — Warren Township. Deputies served […]

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Sparkling Cars Ahead

Sparkling Cars Ahead

An automatic car wash is planned for 775 E. Main Street after the existing residential structure is removed.

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Healthy Hellbender Salamanders Populate Captina Creek

Healthy Hellbender Salamanders Populate Captina Creek

In a recent hellbender salamander survey, teams found healthy, juvenile salamanders and eggs in Captina Creek in Belmont County. 

The Ohio State University, Columbus Zoo and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources conducted a recent survey for the Eastern Hellbender salamander, replicating and expanding on a survey done in 2009. This is a two-year survey, and agencies just finished their first field season.

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