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Hundreds gather for Think Pink dinner that helps breast cancer patients

WHEELING — Hundreds of people gathered Thursday to raise money to help breast cancer patients in need during the annual Think Pink dinner at Wheeling Park’s White Palace. Committee member Kelly Gompers said she was hoping by the night’s end that the dinner would raise at least ...

Ohio parents could get more control over child’s medical records

(The Center Square) — What legislation supporters call a win for parental rights in Ohio has some worried that children suffering from abuse or worry could be further harmed. The state Senate could soon take up the bill would require health care providers to give parents access to a ...

New Martins Ferry police chief sworn in

MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry city council was standing room only as Sgt. Vincent West was sworn into office as the city’s new police chief. West was named interim police chief immediately after former police chief Jerry Murphy retired on Oct. 3. Mayor John Davies swore West in ...

Dozens march in St. C. for domestic violence awareness

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The theme for this year’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month is “Domestic Violence Is Everyone’s Business,” a call for communities to refrain from keeping domestic violence incidents hidden in the dark. Dozens of people marched the streets of St. Clairsville on ...

Bellaire man charged with the rape of minor

A Bellaire man has been charged with the rape of a minor under age 13, according to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office. According to the BCSO, Thomas Edward Carson, 47, was charged in Eastern Division Court in Belmont County. The charges came from an investigation that began in early ...