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Former Wheeling Middle School Principal pleads no contest to Misdemeanor child abuse charge

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The former principal of Wheeling Middle School pleaded no contest Monday morning to a misdemeanor charge of child abuse by a person in position of trust, according to Ohio County Prosecutor Shawn Turak. At a hearing in Ohio County Magistrate Court, McCardle was convicted of child abuse creating risk of serious bodily injury by a person in position of trust. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, suspended for 12 months of probation and fined $1,000. The conviction will permanently bar McCardle from working in public schools again. McCardle was originally charged with felony child abuse ...

Local author celebrates Italian American history

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MARTINS FERRY — Local author Blake Milella Caputi is celebrating Italian American history with a new book commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. “The Italians and Their American History in Honor of the United States 250th Birthday” explores the history and heritage of ...

OhioRISE welcomes Harrison Hills students back to school

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CADIZ – For several years, OhioRISE and Harrison Hills City School District have enjoyed a partnership to the benefit of the area’s families. The program’s care coordinators are helping kick off the new school year by putting parents in touch with the support systems that will start ...

Shadyside getting into the spooky season spirit

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SHADYSIDE — As the school season is back in session, the village has Halloween on its mind. Trick-or-Treat in the village of Shadyside will be on Oct. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. During council’s regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening, council member Melanie Haswell made a motion for ...

Bridgeport Schools Announces 2026-27 School Bus Schedules

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Bus 16 Jeff Thrash Morning Run 6:40 - West wheeling church/firehouse 6:45 - Bellaire Block Museum 6:50 - Bellaire Circle K 6:55 - Bellaire Chase Bank 7:00 - Bellaire Clinic/WVU Medicine 7:10 - Ming Moon Chinese restaurant (Shadyside) 7:20 - Check Cashing 7:23 - Wilson ...