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Story and Video: Witnesses say Griffin admitted to killing two people

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A pair of witnesses Wednesday testified in Andrew Isaac Griffin's double-murder trial that he admitted to them he had killed two people during day three of Griffin’s double homicide trial. Andrew Griffin's ex-wife Stacey Griffin and his life-long family friend Arthur ...

Now’s a great time for Ohio, Jim Tressel tells Chamber of Commerce

STEUBENVILLE — Jim Tressel is confident this is a great time for the state of Ohio. That's the message the lieutenant governor shared during Wednesday's 118th-annual Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Awards Dinner at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. "We're seeing ...

Bids to Construct New Belmont County Animal Shelter Rejected

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – All bids submitted last month by contractors wanting to construct the new Belmont County Animal Shelter have been rejected after coming in way over budget, County Commission President Jerry Echemann announced Wednesday. The bids were opened on Oct. 20, with all proposals ...

Victim’s sister testifies against Griffin at murder trial

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – During day two of Andrew Isaac Griffin's trial, Thomas Strussion’s sister Lisa Balog took the stand against her brother’s alleged killer Tuesday and detailed various financial dealings of the Salsa Joe's business, along with her history with Griffin. Griffin is ...

Rulli Faces Challenge From Kirtley For U.S. House Seat

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, faces a challenge for his congressional seat from Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley. Rulli was first elected to the House seat in a special June 2024 election after Republican Bill Johnson resigned early to become Youngstown State University president. Rulli won the ...