🌱 When the Blaine Hill Bridge fully reopens—and what it means for you
Belmont, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Belmont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When the Blaine Hill Bridge fully reopens—and what it means for you
- Thinking of starting a business? See who’s sharing hard‑won lessons.
- What’s next in the Belmont County bomb-threat case this July?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm with sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 6.2.26 evening update (wtov9.com) — Belmont County residents should note that a man accused of making bomb threats to local businesses will stand trial after a judge rejected his insanity plea. The update also highlights the July 1 full reopening of the Blaine Hill Bridge, plus ongoing Steubenville road repairs and a major gift for Oglebay’s recreation plans. 
2. Startup Stories and Strategies (ohio.edu) — Local entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners can join a free Startup Stories and Strategies panel at Ohio University Eastern on June 24, featuring regional business owners and Belmont County development partners. With limited seating and required RSVPs by June 20, attendees will hear real-world lessons, ask questions, and network with local business and community leaders.
3. Judge rejects insanity plea for Belmont County man accused of bomb threats (wtov9.com) — A Belmont County man is headed to trial after a judge ruled he does not qualify for an insanity plea in connection with March bomb threat charges to local businesses. He now faces multiple counts of making terroristic threats and inducing panic, with bond set at $50,000 and key plea and trial dates scheduled in July.
4. Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Scholarships (morningagclips.com) — Belmont County students, take note: local scholar Lydia Fuchs is among several Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship recipients recognized statewide for their agricultural and community leadership. The awards, totaling $147,500, highlight multiple funds that repeatedly feature Fuchs and support students from rural counties preparing for agriculture-related careers.
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Saturday Flea Market @ Route 40 LumberJaxe →
Route 40 LumberJaxe, 41761 National Rd, Belmont
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Disney in the Ville →
Blue Moon Tavern, 126 W Main St, Barnesville
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Sunâs Out, Resumes Out: Make Yours Shine âď¸
Ohio University Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
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Board of Education Meeting
St Clairsville-Richland City District 108 Woodrow Ave, St Clairsville, OH 43950, USA
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Logan Wojcik Music →
National Road Bikeway Gazebo, National Rd Bikeway, St Clairsville
7:00 pm -
9th Annual Thomas Freedom Tree Run →
Belmont County Fair Grounds, Agricultural Society 45420 Roscoe Road, St Clairsville
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Paisley Laroche Memorial Run →
American Legion Post 77, 54001 Pike St, Neffs
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Community Night →
St. Mary's Central School, 226 W Main St, St Clairsville
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Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Weigh-Off →
Ohio Pumpkin Festival, 113 W Main St, Barnesville
6:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Wednesday June 10
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
Saturday July 25
Friday August 14
Wednesday September 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Belmont. Apply here.
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Restaurant in Belmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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