Sheriff urges parents to safely secure their firearms

Sheriff urges parents to safely secure their firearms

BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) - After yesterday's discovery of an elementary student who took a real pistol and ammunition to school, responses have been pouring in. Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack says he knows, both as a law enforcement officer and a father, that it's vital for any parent with guns in the house to have clear and frequent talks with their children about safety. He wants gun owners to know that gun locks are available at the s…

Properly stored gun stolen from camp

Provincial police are reminding area cottagers to ensure their buildings are well-secured and free of valuables during the off-season following the theft of a shotgun from a Dog Lake-area dwelling. Police said officers were notified on Sunday about break-ins that…