Jennifer Compston-strough

Bellaire will sell raw water for fracking BELLAIRE — In a split vote Wednesday, Bellaire Village Council approved an agreement to sell raw water to Ascent Resources for its gas and oil fracking operations. Solicitor Paul Stecker said the five-year contrac... See more

Acton: People Longing for Public Servants To Lead the Way photo by: Jennifer Compston-Strough From humble beginnings in Youngstown, Dr. Amy Acton rose to lead Ohio’s Department of Health — and now she hopes to become the state’s chief executive so she can... See more

Acton: People are longing for public servants to lead the way Governor candidate addresses Belmont County Democrats ST. CLAIRSVILLE — From humble beginnings in Youngstown, Dr. Amy Acton rose to lead Ohio’s Department of Health — and now she hopes to becom... See more

Will a new record be set? Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off is tonight in Barnesville BARNESVILLE — Will records be shattered? Legends made? Either way, you can bet the crowd will be cheering for all who bring their enormous produce to the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off i... See more

Dr. Amy Acton, Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor, To Speak in St. Clairsville Thursday The Belmont County Democratic Party will welcome Democrat gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton to its 65th Annual Dinner on Thursday. Acton, who served as directo... See more