WHEELING — One of two brothers accused of murdering a man last year on Wheeling Island has been sentenced in federal court in an unrelated drug case. Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp Jr. sentenced DeAndre L. Davis, 27, of Wheeling, to seven years in prison for distributing ...
MOUNDSVILLE — While road work on W.Va. 2 throughout northern Moundsville may have more than a year left, motorists will have a respite as the Jefferson Avenue extension along U.S. 250 is set to open during the first week of September. Meanwhile, the traffic tie-ups in Moundsville and Glen ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Rep. Jack Cera announced approval Monday of nearly $850,000 for projects in Jefferson and Belmont counties. Cera, D-Bellaire, serves on the Ohio Controlling Board, which approved the requests. In Jefferson County, $250,000 was authorized for the cleanup and ...
CHARLESTON — The ball is in the West Virginia Senate’s court, as the body approved rules that could result in the removal of at least one justice of the state’s Supreme Court of Appeals. The state Senate gaveled in Monday in Charleston, a week after the House of Delegates approved 11 ...
BRIDGEPORT — With the first day of classes for students in the Bridgeport Exempted Village School District set for Wednesday, board of education members approved the hiring of four teachers during Monday’s monthly meeting inside the administrative building. According to Superintendent Zac ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The city of St. Clairsville is looking for ways to cut insurance costs because it is facing higher rates than it expected. Finance Director Cindi Henry reported on the annual insurance renewal during city council’s Monday meeting. She said Medical Mutual projects the ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The attorney representing a Brookside man accused of shooting and killing his wife in June appeared Monday in court and asked that his client’s trial be continued. However, Belmont County Common Pleas Judge John Vavra did not immediately grant the request. Instead, he ...
WOODSFIELD — Those hoping to generate more money to support emergency medical services in Monroe County are working to better inform the public about the proposal. Phillip Keevert, Monroe County EMS coordinator, came to a Monroe County commission meeting Monday to share a fact sheet about ...
WHEELING — Wheeling Jesuit University’s new president welcomed Friday the largest freshman class in the university’s history. “Today is a most exciting day for all of us at Wheeling Jesuit University,” said Michael P. Mihalyo Jr. “We had the great pleasure of welcoming more than ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE - Future brides, grooms, in-laws, proud parents and friends all had the chance to meet a variety of wedding vendors and learn what they have to offer during the second Brides, Brunch and Bands Wedding Show on Sunday. Hosted by The Times Leader, The Intelligencer and Wheeling ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Land Reutilization Corp., commonly called the land bank, is looking into expanding operations and possibly rehabilitating a house as well as demolishing dilapidated properties. Director Tim Hall gave an update on the demolition of the former Flushing ...
BELMONT - Village residents of all ages gathered Sunday to enjoy fun, food and fellowship and to send youngsters back to school with a sense of community spirit. A back-to-school picnic was held at the corner of West Market and Abbey streets and on a lot across from Belmont United ...
GLEN DALE — The union that represents striking workers of a Marshall County metal packaging plant said it has reached an agreement with the company. The International Association Of Machinists And Aerospace Workers District Lodge 54 announced Friday on its Twitter account that it had ...
BELMONT — The Belmont County Military Veterans Museum accomplished a major goal on Saturday — then launched its next project. Much like the veterans whose stories the facility showcases, those who have made the museum a reality are not ready to rest on the laurels. After they welcomed a ...
BELLAIRE — There appears to be some confusion among members of the village administration about who calls for and cancels Village Council meetings. On Tuesday, an email sent out by Councilwoman Nikki Liberatore to the media and to other members of council said Thursday’s meeting had been ...
WOODSFIELD — It’s time once again for farm animals, funnel cakes, 4-H and fun at the Monroe County Fair. The Monroe County Agricultural Society’s 168th annual fair begins at 6:30 p.m. today with a worship service and gets underway in earnest on Monday. Many traditional events and some ...
WHEELING — Cheered on by family and friends, dozens took their turns Saturday rappelling nearly 100 feet down the front facade of a hotel to raise funds for the Wheeling YWCA. The nonprofit organization held its fifth-annual Over the Edge event at Wheeling Island ...
MARTINS FERRY — The days are getting shorter, the swimming pools colder and there are office supplies clogging up the aisles of nearly every store. It must be back-to-school time. With another summer nearly in the books, Ohio Valley students are gearing up for another round of learning ...
CONNORVILLE — The annual Buckeye Local Back-to-School Bash drew a crowd to mark the start of another school year. Nearly 300 students and their families appeared throughout the day at Buckeye Local High School on Aug. 12 to receive free school supplies and peruse dozens of booths. The event, ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Major sponsors for the Belmont County Staying Clean Car Show 2018 have been announced. They include: Quarter Mile with the Judge (Judge Frank and Cynthia Fregiato Family) Harvey Goodman Realtor (John Goodman) Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home (Skip Bauknecht) Tim’s ...