Times Leaderhttp://www.timesleaderonline.comTop Headlinesen-usSat, 7 Nov 2009 13:06:44 EDTSat, 7 Nov 2009 13:06:44 EDThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssUnion files charges against districthttp://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/514067.htmlShadyside Education Association filed an unfair labor practice charge against the Shadyside Local School District Board of Education on Tuesday, claiming the superintendent had engaged in "public bargaining" and direct dealings with employees, something the union said is a violation of state law. "We would like the public posturing to end," said SEA President Linda Tome.Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:17:05 EDTMan acquitted in rape casehttp://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/514068.htmlST. CLAIRSVILLE - A jury has acquitted a Belmont County man after he was accused of raping an area teen. Victor Stevens, 44, of 54520 Mt. Victory Road, Powhatan Point, was found not guilty on Thursday by a jury which heard testimony in the two-day trial. The accused faced both rape and aggravated burglary charges, according to court documents.Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:20:06 EDTJohn Marshall grad killed in Afghanistanhttp://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/514045.htmlMOUNDSVILLE - Julian Berisford was dedicated to fighting for American families. But on Wednesday, the Benwood soldier's life was cut short as he made the ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom. Spc. Berisford, 25, died Wednesday from injuries he sustained after his Army platoon came under fire in Afghanistan.Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:31:54 EDTBellaire slashes administrator payhttp://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/514041.htmlBELLAIRE - With a projected $150,000 deficit looming over the village, council on Thursday passed an ordinance changing how the village administrator will be compensated and the hours worked. Current Village Administrator Rebecca Zwack's contract is set to expire on Dec.Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:30:17 EDTFerry's finances improvehttp://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/514046.htmlMARTINS FERRY - City Council Thursday gave the go-ahead for a city-owned parking lot on Fourth Street to be paved. That, by itself, isn't going to cause any impromptu celebrations among the populace. But the fact the OK was given at all should be a cause for minor celebration ... or at least a small sigh of relief.Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:32:37 EDT