Real News from the Rest of Ohio

From November 13–20, 2025, Belmont County, Ohio, had no working CodeRED emergency alert system, leaving residents without warnings for water advisories, severe weather, or public safety threats. The outage was caused by a nationwide cyberattack on CodeRED’s parent company, Crisis24, and was accompanied by a data breach involving personal information of registered users. Nearly 11,000 Belmont County residents were signed up for the system. In this episode, county officials are confronted about their response to the outage, revealing gaps in communication, coordination, and public notification. As questions mount, responsibility appears to shift between agencies while residents wait for clear answers. This episode examines how the emergency alert system failed — and how journalist Karen Fatula sought transparency and accountability on behalf of the public. 

News from the week of Sept. 10 from Tuscarawas, Harrison, Belmont & Monroe Counties. Ohio Amish mom pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in family murders at Atwood Lake; Veterinarian Dr. Scott Pendleton uses AI (artificial intelligence) for pet visits; Belmont Savings Bank celebrates 140 years in business: Trinity Health opens new St. Clairsville hospital; Monroe County mom plans  "Out of the Darkness" walk for suicide prevention in honor of her son 

First episode of the ForgottenOhio.com podcast with news from Belmont, Harrison and Washington Counties. Why did Senator Rulli move his district office out of Marietta? Belmont County Commissioner J.P. Dutton discusses the bevy of recent county proclamations honoring people, places and things. Holloway mayor answers charges over alleged threat to blow up the Belmont County Courthouse. House Bill 96 and school budgets/property taxes. Blaine Hill Bridge update. Harrison County murder investigation. National Road Yard Sale.