Belpre News

Although only one incumbent was re-elected to the Warren local Board of Education Tuesday, the three men who will take office Jan.

Washington County residents might have turned down state Issue 3 by more than 3,000 votes but it wasn't nearly enough to keep Ohio from allowing casinos to be built in four of its biggest cities.

Belpre businesses that got approval from voters this week to sell beer and wine at their establishments are expecting to be able to begin sales toward the end of the year or after the start of the new year.

For the first time ever, voters in the city of Belpre have approved the sale of alcohol at some locations in the city.

The annual Trinity Episcopal Used Book Sale kicked off its 60th year Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Area trick or treat times for Saturday: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Barlow-Vincent area. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Belpre.

Ohio Department of Transportation District 10 has a total reserve of 40,352 tons of salt to treat roadways in the nine-county district.

Many local pharmacies are out of seasonal flu shots, but some pharmacies are still planning to administer the shots this week.

For more information: 568-1960. Riding out the rough economic wave hasn't been easy for many, but for adults who are finding themselves out of work or looking for a career change, there is help available.

Complaints responded to by humane officers, Oct. 1-16: Marietta : 10. Waterford Township: 4. Belpre : 2. Dunham Township: 2. Fairfield Township: 2. Independence Township: 2. Warren Township: 2. Source: Humane officer Butch Morris.

The Allen County Historical Society is pleased to present J. Douglas Brookhart of St.

A Reno woman with no working smoke detector in her home was fortunate to escape a Sunday afternoon fire unharmed, firefighters said.

Wind Chill: 40 F Font Size: A pre-dawn fire caused heavy damage to a professional office building near Ohio Route 7 early Saturday morning.

Longtime local historian and author Henry Robert Burke, an expert on the Southeastern Ohio Underground Railroad, has been honored with an Individual Award of Achievement from the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums.

Article Links >> Contact the museum The annual Heritage Day at the Museum will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Belpre Farmers Castle Museum at 509 Ridge St., Belpre.

Democratic officeholders and candidates from Washington County and beyond gathered for a semi-annual dinner Friday to discuss the issues, offer each other support and share some laughs as election season reaches its peak.

Temp: 56.0 F Wind Chill: 53 F Font Size: The Washington County Health Department is running out of the seasonal flu vaccine.

Local fire officials are planning a parade to spread fire awareness and strengthen the alliance among area fire departments.

Candidates for seats in Belpre City government and the Belpre City Schools District Board of Education will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to voters and answer questions during Meet the Candidates Oct.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. New Matamoras - Friday, Oct. 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Belpre - Saturday, Oct.