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Jefferson County commissioners hear 911 update

STEUBENVILLE — Next generation upgrades coming at Jefferson County’s 911 center will make it more efficient while boosting location accuracy. A 2023 law mandated all 88 Ohio counties transition from their current, analog systems to NexGen 911’s digital, internet-based system. It’s been fully implemented in 10 counties, with 15 others — among them Jefferson County — now transitioning to the new technology. 911 Director Rob Herrington told commissioners the changeover will make 911 communications faster and more reliable, while expanding their ability to gather ...

Jefferson County Democratic Party launches a Thanksgiving meal program

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Democratic Party has launched a Thanksgiving meal program to help local families who are facing rising grocery costs this holiday season. The initiative provides $40 Aldi gift cards, enough to purchase all the necessities for a full Thanksgiving dinner for ...

WVNCC receives $600K gift from late faculty member

WHEELING — A late founding faculty member of West Virginia Northern Community College has given what college officials are calling a “transformational” gift to the institution. The late Jack E. Cisney has gifted WVNCC $600,000 to help with scholarships and emergency assistance to the ...

The body of a coal miner has been found in W. Va. mine, governor says

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The body of a coal miner was found early Thursday in a mine that flooded in southern West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. Machines had been pumping water out of Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc.’s Rolling Thunder Mine near Belva, about 50 miles (80 ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 10:19 p.m. Tuesday, an officer on a traffic stop on Barnesville-Bethesda Road in Bethesda reported that a license plate was not found in the system. A warning was issued for driving with no headlights. At 9:52 p.m. Tuesday, an officer on a traffic stop in Powhatan Point detained one male. Narcotics were found after consent was granted to search, and charges were pending. The male was released for having an obstructed license plate. At 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, a deputy was out on Interstate 70 east at exit 224 in Bridgeport with a disabled ...