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WTRF- 7NewsOhio Police looking for man who fled near Dixon HillBELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Police in Belmont County are currently looking for a suspect that fled on foot from officers near Dixon Hill and 214. Chief Deputy James Zusack with the Belmont County Sheriff’s Department confirms the suspect’s name is Michael Ostrander. He’s described as a white male, 34 years old, 5’10, with brown […]

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Belmont County traffic stop results in arrest, seizure of drugs and firearmA traffic stop around 1 a.m. Wednesday in Belmont County led to the arrest of a 65-year-old of Akron man. Upon noticing suspicious activity, Bridgeport police officers searched a vehicle driven by Henry Stepler. Inside, they say they found a hidden compartment with more than a quarter pound of methamphetamine...

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The Daily JeffersonianDeWine requests federal help for Guernsey, other counties impacted by April stormsCOLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration from President Joe Biden to support eight counties impacted by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in early April, despite FEMA's assertion that damage does not reach the threshold for federal assistance, according to a news release from the governor's office.

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WTRF- 7News48th Annual Imperial Glass Convention celebrates history and collectors in the Ohio ValleyBELLAIRE, Ohio (WTRF) — Glass collectors from all around the country are here in the Ohio Valley for the 48th Annual Imperial Glass Convention. It’s a weekend dedicated to preserving the history of the world’s largest handmade glass factory, which operated for nearly a century in Bellaire. The convention kicked off earlier today with a […]

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WTRF- 7NewsDrivers encouraged to stay alert for young deer during birthing seasonBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — If you’re seeing a lot of deer that have been hit along the highways lately, there’s a reason for that. DK Wright went to the commander of Belmont County’s Dangerous Wild Animal Response Team to find out why. Sgt. Tom DeVaul says it’s a natural part of the life cycle […]

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WTRF- 7NewsPet of the Week: MouseBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Angela Hatfield from the Belmont County Human Society joined 7News at Noon with Pet of the Week, Mouse. Mouse is 9 weeks old and has had her first round of shots, and her feline leukemia and FIV test came back negative. Mouse was surrendered along with her brother Boo, who […]

Saint Clairsville, OH3 days ago

WTRF- 7NewsBelmont County investigating stolen political campaign signsBELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Stealing your opponent’s campaign signs isn’t a prank–it’s a crime. That message today comes from Belmont County Sheriff Dave Lucas. As you just heard, there is still one remaining election in Eastern Ohio, to fill the unexpired term of former Congressman Bill Johnson. The two candidates running for that seat–Michael […]

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WHIO DaytonDeWine requests disaster declaration for Ohio counties impacted by April stormsGovernor Mike DeWine has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for eight counties impacted by severe weather in early April.

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Belmont County NAACP's steak fry fundraiser set for FridayBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Belmont County NAACP is holding its annual ‘Steak a Fork in Me Steak Fry' fundraiser on Friday. The cost is $25 pre-sale and $30 at the door. A meal will be provided by Outback Steakhouse, including steak or chicken, a salad, potato, roll and refreshments. There will also be raffles for a Yeti cooler, amusem*nt park tickets, and gift baskets.

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