One Ohio Valley county now requires permits for large events of 200+ people

One Ohio Valley county now requires permits for large events of 200+ people

BELMONT COUNTY, OH (WTRF) - If you're holding a mass gathering in Belmont County from now on, you'll have to apply to the county health department for a permit. A mass gathering is defined as any event involving 200 or more people and lasting six or more hours. Health officials say the sheriff's department and EMS came to them and requested it. They say when promoters plan an event, they focus on the stage, lights, sound and tickets. But they sa…