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Strong winds tore through western Belmont County on Sunday afternoon, lifting roofs from buildings, uprooting trees and scattering limbs and branches across roadways.
Battle to Mine Coal Under Graveyard, Draws Reaction
Posted Friday, June 6, 2008 ; 07:02 PM Updated Friday, June 6, 2008 ; 07:34 PM "You can't even rest in peace, when you're dead." one resident said.
Election board to have Belmont fair.....
THE BELMONT County Board of Elections will have a presence at the 2008 county fair, and it also will purchase blue envelopes to help keep paper ballots secret.
National Nursing Home Week unfolds
“By giving their residents a voice and then listing to what they have to say, many nursing homes have taken steps to improve quality of life”
NATIONAL NURSING Home Week kicked off on Mother's Day and will conclude on Saturday featuring the theme "Love is Ageless." The weeklong celebration was established in 1967 by the American Health Care ... via Times Leader Online
“The Belmont County Educational Service Center is very pleased to be involved with this initiative.”
Local colleges join to offer opportunities for high school seniors in Belmont County Belmont County high school seniors now can earn college credit while finishing high school. via The Intelligencer
Belmont jail ahead of schedule
“We want to secure Eastern Ohio Regional Hospital as an employer here for years to come”
The jail project is scheduled to reach its final stages during the first week of June, months earlier than what was initially projected. via Times Leader Online
“The vast majority of our citizenship are immigrants or descendants of immigrants. Our founders believed citizenship should not be limited to those born in our country alone.”
WHEN KWAME Osei was naturalized as a U.S. citizen two years ago in Ohio, holding the right to vote was something he said he cherished most among his new responsibilities as a member of this country. via Times Leader Online
“That's why we're thrilled to welcome Coach Tressel back to Belmont County.”
There's no such thing as an off-season for the head football coach at Ohio State. via Times Leader Online
MARTINS FERRY, whose beginnings are linked to Ohio's earliest history, has continued in modern times to be a pioneer in several areas. via Times Leader Online
Holtz Hall of Fame trip deadline so.....
Area teachers are reminded that May 16 is the deadline for bringing a class on a field trip through the Lou Holtz/Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame to gain eligibility to enter the 2007-2008 "I Believe in YOUth" ... via Herald Star Online
ZANESVILLE - Albert Turk Sr., 88, formerly of Zanesville, died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Belmont Manor Nursing Home in St. via ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com
Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service
TRAVEL CONDITIONS CAN BE HAZARDOUS TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING AS UNTREATED PAVEMENTS BECOME COVERED BY SNOW AND ICE. via Daily-Jeff.com
Group trying to preserve historic house
“It's like stepping back in history when you go to the second floor.”
On the outskirts of Barnesville stands an impressive structure. What you can't see from the outside is its deep history -- and the efforts of several area residents who are trying to preserve it. via Daily-Jeff.com
Closings and delays for Monday, Feb. 11, 208
The Newcomerstown Exempted Village Schools are closed today, Monday while the following schools are on a two-hour delay: Cambridge City Schools, including St. via Daily-Jeff.com
Wheeling Central Boys Win Ovac Aaa Title 58-50
Posted Saturday, February 9, 2008 ; 06:50 PM Updated Saturday, February 9, 2008 ; 07:03 PM Senior Cory McKitrick led all scorers with 15 points. via WTRF-TV
African Awareness Day to sensitise Barbadians about their heritage
Students, teachers, visitors and specially invited guests were bestowed with a wealth of knowledge about the lives of black pioneers, and were treated to various presentations in the form of art, food, music, ... via Barbados Advocate
Monroe Central Girls Win Ovac Aa Championship
Posted Saturday, February 2, 2008 ; 06:10 PM Updated Saturday, February 2, 2008 ; 06:39 PM The win is the first girls basketball championship for the 'Noles. Story by Mike Anthony Email Bio Other Stories by ... via WOWK-TV
Economic development breakfast now a shared duty
“It's a regional economic development issue of which the administration is aware”
COSHOCTON - With the first Economic Development Breakfast of the new year came the announcement the monthly meeting would be a shared responsibility with the Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce and Coshocton ... via Coshocton Tribune
Thousands Without Power Across Ohio Valley
As a result of high winds, nearly 6,000 people across the Ohio Valley were without power Wednesday morning. via WTOV9.com