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WTRF- 7NewsWrong way drivers on Blaine Viaduct pose huge risk to eastbound trafficBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — The Blaine Viaduct in Belmont County has been closed for nearly a month, leaving motorists frustrated with a longer commute. 7News first reported the closure on July 3, when the westbound lane was closed to all traffic, leaving the eastbound lane open. The Ohio Department of Transportation opted against using […]
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Fundraiser To Help With Belmont County Courthouse Therapy Dog Jersey’s Annual ExpensesJersey, the Belmont County Courthouse’s therapy dog is seeking financial support for her annual expenses. “Jersey works with victims and persons who are stressed,” Belmont County sheriff’s Deputy Jennifer Yuhase, Jersey’s handler, said. “A lot of courthouse situations are stressful and emotional. And testifying against an accuser or a divorce where nobody gets along, she acts as a mood equalizer. She kind of brings the tensions down and makes everybody smile.”1 hour ago
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WTRF- 7NewsComcast continues Ohio Expansion bringing Xfinity Residential and Comcast Business services to more parts of Belmont CountyBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Comcast is continuing its expansion in Ohio announcing today construction is complete and the full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business products, including Xfinity Internet and Mobile as well as Comcast Business Internet and Mobile, are now available to more than 700 local homes and businesses in parts of the […]
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WTRF- 7NewsExperience fun and history at the annual Betty Zane Days Festival!BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — There’s a festival underway in Martins Ferry! The annual Betty Zane Days began Wednesday and runs through Saturday at 11 p.m. Fodor Memorial Park is filled with amusem*nt rides, food trucks, live bands, and games. There’s also cornhole, a parade, and a water hose battle, courtesy of the Martins Ferry […]
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WTRF- 7NewsBelmont County Election Board seeking poll workers for November electionBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — The Belmont County Election Board is looking for poll workers for the upcoming November election. By law, they must have at least four poll workers at each precinct, and there are 70 precincts. Poll workers are paid $133 for election day, plus more for their training day. They start work […]
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Belmont County conducts 24-hour traffic study to track hazardous materialsBelmont County emergency management is set up on State Route 7 for a 24-hour commodity flow study. "We're sitting here watching the traffic run up and down Route 7. Any vehicles that have placards on them, we log that information,” Belmont County EMA Director Dave Ivan said. “So, when the study is over, we'll find exactly what all chemicals are on the highways. Then we share that information with all the first responders in the county."3 days ago
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Comcast continues expansion bringing services to more parts of Belmont CountyBELLAIRE — Comcast is continuing its expansion in Ohio, announcing that construction is complete and the full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business products, including Xfinity Internet and Mobile as well as Comcast Business Internet and Mobile, are now available to more than 700 local homes and businesses in parts of the village of Bellaire, Colerain Township and Pultney Township in Belmont County.Bellaire, OH2 days ago
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Belmont County therapy dog Jersey raising moneyST. CLAIRSVILLE — Jersey, the Belmont County Courthouse’s therapy dog is seeking financial support for her annual expenses. “Jersey works with victims and persons who are stressed,” Belmont County sheriff’s Deputy Jennifer Yuhase, Jersey’s handler, said. “A lot of courthouse situations are stressful and emotional. And testifying against an accuser or a divorce where nobody gets along, she acts as a mood equalizer. She kind of brings the tensions down and makes everybody smile.”2 days ago
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Meeting, picnic, research at Stillwater Meeting HouseBARNESVILLE — The Belmont County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Picnic and Meeting will take place Sunday, Aug. 11, at the historic Stillwater Quaker Meeting House, 61830 Sandy Ridge Road, just east of Barnesville. The event is free and open to one and all. The social hour...Barnesville, OH2 days ago
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WTRF- 7News‘Love at first site,’ Ohio couple celebrates 75 Years of love and togethernessBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A Belmont County couple is about to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. Mary and Mark D’Ambrosia have four children, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. And they still remember the day they met. The D’Ambrosias still sit close to each other. They love to talk about how they met, and they […]
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WTRF- 7NewsBetty Zane Days returns to Martins FerryBELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – It’s festival time in Martins Ferry! The annual Betty Zane Days began Wednesday evening at 5pm and runs through Saturday at 11pm. Come out to Fodor Memorial Park to enjoy amusem*nt rides, food trucks, live bands, games and fireworks on Saturday night. There will also be a 5K run and […]
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Hazardous materials study done by EMA on Ohio 7MARTINS FERRY — The Belmont County Emergency Management Agency conducted a 24-hour hazardous materials commodity flow study along Ohio 7 at Aetna Street in Martins Ferry. The study began at 10 a.m. Thursday morning and was set to be completed at 10 a.m. today. “Every truck that runs up...Martins Ferry, OH3 days ago
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WTRF- 7NewsAutopsy shows that an Ohio 1-year-old died from fentanyloverdose after father dropped daughter of at hospital covered in fentanylA one-year-old from Bellaire, Ohio died at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburghon April 24 after she was dropped off at East Ohio Regional Hospital's (EORH) emergency department. Belmont County officials say 38-year-old Cameron Cothran of Bellaire dropped the child off at EORH and left.
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Dog training program at Belmont Correctional offers inmates and dogs a second chanceBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Several organizations in and around Belmont County have partnered for years with the Belmont Correctional Institution to give dogs a second chance, not unlike the hopes of the inmates. "It's really good for them because it gives them a job skill,” BCI Warden Shelbie Smith...5 days ago
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Powhatan teen disables monitoring system, goes missingBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Belmont County Sheriff's Office is requesting your assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile from Powhatan Point. Shyanne Rotenberry left her resident at approximately 3 p.m. on July 18, when she disabled her home monitoring system. She is 16 years old, 5-foot-2, 160-pounds, and has...Powhatan Point, OH4 days ago
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Reduced Children Services levy set for ballotST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services staff visited the Belmont County Board of Commissioners Wednesday to discuss a proposed levy reduction. The commissioners voted to approve a motion to adopt a resolution to put a replacement tax for Belmont County Children Services on the...4 days ago
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