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Memorial Service Honors 72 Men Who Died in the Willow Grove Mine Explosion in Belmont County

March 10, 2024 by Harvey Mason

Belmont County, Ohio – On March 16, 1940, a tragic event unfolded in the Willow Grove Mine, claiming the lives of 72 men. Today, a memorial service was held to remember these individuals and to show support to the families impacted by the devastating loss. In a solemn tribute to the fallen miners, a commemorative … Read more

Arrest Made in Belmont Murder Case in Anti-Crime Exercises

January 21, 2024 by Harvey Mason

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago – Law enforcement officers in the Port of Spain Division arrested a murder suspect in Belmont and a man for possession of a weapon during anti-crime exercises on Friday evening. The arrest of the murder suspect was the result of a targeted operation conducted by a team of officers … Read more