Voter turnout was high Tuesday for an “off” year election, with two statewide issues as well as some local decisions driving Ohioans to the polls. Buckeye State residents voted in favor of Issue 1, enshrining abortion and other reproductive rights in the state constitution, and said “yes” to Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana. A majority […]
St. Clairsville Mayor Kathryn Thalman will begin her second term in 2024, having been reelected during Tuesday’s vote. Thalman won with 926 votes over challenger Councilwoman Linda Jordan’s 615 and challenger Bill Brooks’ 273, according to unofficial tallies. A total of 1,866 of the city’s 3,824 registered voters cast a ballot, or 48.80%. Thalman arrived […]
Nov. 7 will be a special day for Christopher Bladen of the Rock Hill area of Bellaire. Originally from Stoke-on-Trent, England, Bladen became a United States citizen this summer after spending more than 40 years here as a permanent resident. On July 11, Bladen, 75, received his certification as a citizen, so he is eligible […]
Youngsters from around the area tried on their costumes in anticipation of Halloween and took a tour during Boo at the Bike Trail on Tuesday evening in St. Clairsville. The Belmont County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the event. Logan Ambrister, Belmont County’s wildlife officer with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, manned a display […]
Voters in the Union Local School District will decide whether to commit $62 million to a large-scale project to upgrade its facilities. District officials have been reaching out to the public to share facts about the bond issue and the state of the district. A committee has been making the case for the bond. Voters […]