Murder-suicide in Martins Ferry
Martins Ferry Police are investigating a reported murder-suicide on North Ninth Street in the city. Reports came in to the police department about gun shots being heard at approximately 10:30 a.m. Friday in the usually quiet neighborhood. It was reported a male subject killed a female and then reportedly turned the gun on himself. Stay tuned to The Times Leader for more coverage.
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Sutak: Drilling may prove profitable
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County could benefit from natural gas and oil drilling, Auditor Andy Sutak told the county commissioners during their regular meeting Wednesday.
» Full StoryNorris decides to retire
RATHER THAN be terminated, Lt. Roger Norris, former commander of the St. Clairsville Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, has opted for retirement.
Norris was being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old girl.
Cutbacks result in healthier village
SHADYSIDE — A few question arose concerning approximately $200,000 of the general fund portion of the village of Shadyside's budget during Monday's regular meeting.
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WHEELING — The westbound tube of the Wheeling Tunnel will open this evening, nearly two months ahead of schedule.
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