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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 11:48 p.m. Monday, a caller from an address on Bailey Road in Barnesville reported that people dressed in all black were knocking on his door before taking off on foot. The caller said he believed they were sitting in a car by a pond on his property. Officers located the vehicle. One male in the vehicle had three warrants, according to the report, which stated that narcotics and paraphernalia were found inside the vehicle. Matthew Darren Lusk was arrested and booked into the Belmont County Jail on charges of obstructing official business, ...

Health department also inspected Windsor Manor for roach complaint

WHEELING — The Ohio County Health Department was also called to investigate allegations of a cockroach infestation last week at Windsor Manor, which was condemned as dangerous and unsafe by the City of Wheeling’s Building Inspection Department. The 11-story high rise apartment complex at ...

Buckeye Local prepares for annual culture fair

CONNORVILLE — The Foreign Language Club at Buckeye Local High School is going wild about the idea for its latest International Culture Fair. This year’s theme will be “Get Wild with Culture,” and is set to take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at the high school. The event will include displays, costumes and food which is native to countries around the world. Bonnie Soos, who co-serves with Savana McBeth as co-adviser of the student organization, explained the group’s 70 members will take a look at the natural aspects of the countries they will represent at the ...

Steubenville city manager candidates withdraw interest

STEUBENVILLE — Plans to interview the two finalists for Steubenville’s soon-to-be-vacated city manager’s position were derailed Monday when they took themselves out of the running. Emerging from a nearly hour-long closed-door meeting, council announced the city manager search will resume immediately — but this time, the emphasis will be on attracting quality candidates “in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.” They’ll also advertise the position through the International City Manager’s Association, “but we’re going to check and see if they can do it regionally, not ...

Jefferson County commissioners look forward

LINDA HARRIS For The Times Leader STEUBENVILLE — Jake Kleineke was chosen Monday to lead the Jefferson County commissioners this year. During Monday’s reorganization meeting, Kleineke thanked his fellow commissioners, Eric Timmons and Tony Morelli. “These two guys next to me made me feel like I was on a team,” he said. “They made it a smooth first year for me. From the first day I walked in the door, I had their support and backing — they helped me understand what (a commissioner) can and can’t do legally.” A business owner and entrepreneur, Kleineke said ...

Murder charge among Ohio County grand jury indictments

WHEELING — A Wheeling man has been indicted for murder by an Ohio County grand jury, Ohio County Prosecutor Shawn Turak announced Tuesday, one of 21 people named in 20 grand jury indictments. Dwayne Herring, 54, was also indicted on charges of attempted first degree murder and attempted arson. According to authorities, Herring is accused of murdering his wife Kathleen after her body was found on Wheeling Island. According to police reports, officers were called to South Front Street on March 21, 2025, where they found Kathleen Herring dead inside. During the investigation, ...