Breaking News

Rides, Rodeo and Demolition Derby Highlight Belmont County Fair

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Hold onto your hats, the rides at the 177th annual Belmont County Fair are operational for people of all ages. The rides opened to the public at 5 p.m. Wednesday and will continue through the entirety of the fair. The ride hours will be Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday ...

Vigilant Engine Co. Firehouse Is a Preservation Success Story

WHEELING — The Friends of Wheeling continued its efforts to share examples of historic preservation success stories, looking back at the old firehouse in North Wheeling. The local historic preservation organization has been working to shed light on and celebrate efforts to restore historic ...

Title Insurance Can Protect Against Property's Hidden Past

STEUBENVILLE — Old mortgages, judgment liens, forged deeds, unknown heirs and even issues with vacant land can lead to problems when someone tries to buy or sell a home or property, and that's why it's important to consider title insurance before a deal is made. That's the message Jess ...

Weld Wants Tougher Laws After Brooke Principal Arrest

WHEELING — The recent arrest of Brooke High School’s principal has one West Virginia lawmaker wanting to amend current state code pertaining to secret recordings and privacy. Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, wants to toughen offenses from misdemeanors to felonies. Suspended Principal Eric ...

Evaluation Underway for Woman Accused in Daughter’s Death

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont woman accused of killing her 1-year-old daughter underwent an evaluation Friday. Autum Sky Palmer, 20, also known as Autum Stotelmyer, was scheduled to appear before Belmont County Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter Monday morning for a review of Friday’s ...