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Strussion double homicide case sees significant developments

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — After a multiple-year and cross-country investigation, Andrew Isaac Griffin was arrested in Hawaii by Belmont County Sheriff’s Department detectives in February. He was arrested for two counts of aggravated murder for the double homicide of Thomas and Angela Strussion. ...

Free Christmas Day dinner held at St. Luke’s Church

WHEELING — Dozens of people hungry for a tasty Christmas dinner got just that for free at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Wheeling Island on Thursday. The church has been hosting the annual Christmas day dinner for more than 25 years. Organizers and volunteers Rick Daugherty and Don Rebich ...

Community rallies for inaugural teddy bear drive

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Over 100 stuffed animals were donated to the inaugural Cumberland Trail Fire District and Trinity Health System Teddy Bear Drive. On Tuesday, Cumberland Trail Fire District firefighters, St. Clairsville Mayor Kathryn Thalman and Recreation Department Director Eric Gay ...

A mother’s legacy kept alive through Shadyside Sharing Tree

SHADYSIDE — For the 34th year, the Shadyside Sharing Tree project has provided sharing holiday cheer for children in need within the Shadyside School District. Campaign organizer and Shadyside Village Councilwoman Melanie Haswell said that her mother Bette Anne Ponzo started the initiative ...

Property tax changes signed into law in Ohio

(The Center Square) — Property taxpayers throughout Ohio could get some relief in 2026. Gov. Mike DeWine signed a series of bills into law that impact everything from a school district’s minimum tax rate to limits on potential tax increases and giving county governments more control over ...