Austin Named Belmont Career Center Head
he Belmont-Harrison Vocational School District Board of Education has selected Heather Austin as the new superintendent, effective August 2025.
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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.
Reflections About Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by our military men and women, so that we may live lives of peace and freedom. Many of the Memorial Day speakers touched on these themes.
Author Robin Yocum Visits BHS
After reading A Brilliant Death and The Sacrifice of Lester Yates, Mrs. Tricia Zaccagnini’s Advanced Junior English class was blessed by a visit from the author Robin Yocum. When teaching at Buckeye Local, Mrs. Zaccagnini remembers seeing an article about Robin Yocum returning to the area for a visit and reaching out to him. “Robin […]
Barnesville School Board Meeting Recap
The Barnesville Board of Education handled several items at the May 15 meeting preparing for the new fiscal year that begins July 1.
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.
I-70 Accidents Snarl Traffic
Three accidents on I-70 between Lady Bend Hill and the western edge of Fairview snarled traffic during the past week.