Ohio Mayor arrested after allegedly threatening to blow up courthouse
In a separate case involving the threat of explosives in Belmont County, 49-year-old Joseph E. Schaeffer–the mayor of ...
Ohio to begin stricter enforcement of ‘Move Over’ law after increase in road side crashes
The ‘move over’ law is now in all 50 states. In Ohio, it’s been in effect since 1998. When people get pulled over for ...
Ohio man charged with manufacturing homemade bombs, pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
Two different cases involving explosives–or the threat of explosives–are unfolding in Belmont County. On Friday, 58-year-old Raymond Wilson of ...
Belmont County Residents Frustrated by Higher Property Taxes
Many people in Belmont County, Ohio were surprised to see their property taxes go up beginning this year. It’s all because of ...
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Former County coroner’s sentence delayed
Troy Balgo, former Belmont County coroner, appeared Thursday in federal court, where his sentencing for a healthcare fraud ...
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Hannah's Heroes: Vulnerable witnesses find solace in therapy dog Jersey in Belmont County
Inside the Belmont County Courthouse, one hero doesn’t wear a cape.Instead, she wags her tail, offers a comforting presence, ...
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Belmont County sees rise in demand for CARES program services
The Belmont County CARES program reported a significant increase in demand for its services in 2024, according to data presented by Program Director Chad Zambor ...
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Belmont Co. infected with illnesses
INFLUENZA and the norovirus are on the rise and spreading across the country, including in Belmont County, officials report. The Belmont County Health Department does not deal with the norovirus ...