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Four arrested on drug charges in Belmont County

Four people, two from Ohio and two from West Virginia, were arrested last week on drug charges and approximately 120 grams of alleged methamphetamine was seized during the arrest, according to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office. According to a BCSO press release, Jan. 2, detectives with ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 11:38 a.m. Monday, a motorist waved down a deputy on National Road in St. Clairsville near St. Clair Mini Storage for a car vs. deer accident. The air bag was deployed, and the vehicle sustained front-end damage. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was ...

City approves lease for Wheeling Water Sports at Island Marina

WHEELING — Officials in the city of Wheeling on Tuesday night approved legislation that will allow a private company to bring new recreational opportunities to the Ohio River during boating seasons. Council members voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing City Manager Robert ...

New principal appointed at McNinch Primary amid abuse scandal

MOUNDSVILLE — McNinch Primary School has appointed a new principal following a special meeting of the Marshall County Board of Education on Tuesday night. The personnel action comes amid fallout from allegations that a special education teacher strangled a 6-year-old non-verbal autistic ...

The Health Plan donates $300K to food banks around W.Va.

The Health Plan announced Tuesday that it has donated $300,000 to food banks across West Virginia, continuing its commitment to community support through its “Spirit of Giving” campaign. A total of 12 food banks in the Mountain State each received $25,000. Much of that money stayed close ...

The Ohio County paid paramedics are seeking a raise in pay

WHEELING — Ohio County’s paid paramedics want pay parity with the county’s deputies. Anthony McDaniel of the Ohio County Professional Paramedics Association addressed county commissioners Tuesday morning. He pointed out that since the county began offering emergency services six years ...