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Facing mounting criticism, Flock plans steps to answer concerns

Strengthening privacy, accountability and security. That’s the new focus license-plate-reading camera giant Flock said it plans after facing widespread criticism across the U.S. The company has faced mounting scrutiny for blanketing public rights-of-way – and even private property – ...

Dillonvale man dead following Sunday evening crash in Jefferson County

STEUBENVILLE — A Dillonvale man was killed Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash on County Road 10 in Smithfield Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 8:22 p.m. Aug. 16, approximately two-tenths of a mile west of Ohio 152. Corey Shetler, 29, of Dillonvale, a passenger in the one of the vehicles, died from injuries sustained in the crash. He was pronounced dead at 9:38 p.m. Troopers said Matthew DiLoreto, 27, of Mingo Junction was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on Jefferson County Road 10, while Harley Crawford, 28, of Adena was ...

St. Clairsville officer reflects on community support after stroke

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — St. Clairsville Mayor Kathryn Thalman became emotional Monday while reading a letter from police Officer Greg Clark, who suffered a stroke while on duty in February. Clark was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following the stroke and has been recovering ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Wednesday — 11:45 p.m., an officer on a traffic stop on Ohio 7 in Shadyside issued an Ohio motorist a warning for expired tags. — 10:43 p.m., a detective was waved down at Sheetz on Addie Way in St. Clairsville and told a male in the back parking lot was asking for drugs. The officer responded and ran information on three West Virginia males. The male in question was intoxicated but had a sober driver, according to the report. The men were sent on their way. — 10:22 p.m., a unit on a traffic stop near Riesbeck’s Food Market on National Road in Bridgeport issued an Ohio ...

Barnesville Chamber names new director

BARNESVILLE — The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that Denise Adkins Leach will serve as its new director. A Barnesville native, Leach has three decades of experience as an educator, mentor and organizer. She said she plans to bring her local passion, leadership ...

Cemetery remains at center of court dispute

STEUBENVILLE — A Jefferson County businessman is one of at least five people who filed written objections to allowing Woda Cooper Companies to disinter remains from the old Catholic cemetery at the top of Washington Street hill in Steubenville. Those letters asked Probate Judge Frank Noble ...