New Athens News

THE WOMAN who had allegedly struck and killed a 23-year-old St. Clairsville resident last month appeared for her arraignment before Belmont County Common Pleas Judge Jennifer L. Sargus Thursday morning.

“The pay increase will come through the 911 fund, not the general fund. We already pay her benefits, so it's a big plus. The going rate for the [911] position is $50,000 in other counties.”

LORNA BOWER has overseen Harrison County's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, but now she's adding another title to her duties. via Harrison News Herald

“All of the evidence from the St. Clairsville Police Department's investigation into this tragedy was presented to the grand jury”

' The driver of a car that police said struck and killed a 23-year-old St. Clairsville woman last month was indicted on a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide. via Times Leader Online

Flames destroyed a sawmill in Belmont County's Wheeling Township and damaged a home in Dilles Bottom over the weekend. via Wheeling News

LORI GILLEN of New Athens, was elected to the Ohio USBC WBA Board of Directors at the 2007 annual convention held in Warren, Ohio. via Times Leader Online

“It was at 3 percent in 2005 and 5 percent in 2006.”

CUSTOMERS OF the Belmont County Sanitary Sewer District will soon see a slight increase in their water rates. via Times Leader Online