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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- The deputy running the metal detector at the Belmont County Courthouse, worn out from everyone passing through just to get a glimpse of the surrogate to the stars, decided to have a little fun.

A train derailed in Bridgeport, Ohio around 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, the train was being used in the movie "Unstoppable," but the derailment was not part of the plan.

This photo file photo taken July 31, 2009, shows Martins Ferry Police Chief Barry Carpenter during his arraignment in Belmont County Court in St.

The special agent who investigated Martins Ferry Police Chief Barry Carpenter is expected to return to the witness stand today as Carpenter's trial on multiple felony charges in a celebrity scandal resumes.

Dave Elias blogs about the court proceedings. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- Judge John Sullivan told each of the perspective jurors that he understands that jurors are being inconvenienced and he understands that they may be nervous given the nature of the case.

One of two Ohio police chiefs accused of prying on a Hollywood couple's surrogate mother is scheduled to go on trial.

Results of tax levy questions on the Tuesday election ballot in Belmont County were puzzling, in some ways.

Belmont County voters apparently chose carefully Tuesday when deciding the fate of levies in their communities, and many important ones were voted down.

When Bellaire Police Chief Mike Kovalyk started his career in 1979, there were 21 police officers with the department.

31; Fun Night to follow from 7 to 9 p.m. in the old gym, Third Street. Benwood 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oct.

Posted Monday, October 19, 2009 ; 03:51 PM Post Comment Updated Monday, October 19, 2009 ; 06:50 PM BRIDGEPORT, Ohio -- In Belmont County, health officials sent a consent form home with every school child.

A vehicle accident in Bridgeport Sunday left several without power for two hours and sent a woman to the hospital.

Trick-or-Treat 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31; Fun Night to follow from 7-9 p.m. in the old gym.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- The prosecution in Belmont County is now starting trial number three.

On behalf of the Polish National Alliance Council 50, I would like to thank all those in the Ohio Valley community who participated in our successful fundraiser.

A teen who alleges he was sexually abused by Hopedale's former police chief was taking part in a department-sponsored youth program at the time of the acts.

Officers from at least four police departments surrounded federal agent James Sirbaugh in Bridgeport Thursday after his presence in Belmont County forced the lockdown of the entire St.

In the midst of the worst recession in a quarter century, Belmont County and three of its municipalities - Bellaire, Flushing and Warren Township - will ask voters to approve new levies for government spending.

Boil Water Advisory>>> A boil water advisory has been issued for sections of Raceland, KY.

It was big news in this town of 7,200 in June when Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband, Matthew Broderick , came here to see a surrogate mother give birth to their twin daughters.