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WLU hosts W.Va. Court of Appeals

WEST LIBERTY — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals brought its docket to West Liberty University on Tuesday, where students and the public observed cases involving political speech and medical malpractice. Chief Judge Dan Greer and judges Charles O. Lorensen and Ryan White heard ...

WVU license plate to be available in Ohio

Supporters of West Virginia University living in Ohio should be able to show their love for the university on their vehicles starting today. A new WVU license plate for Ohio residents should be available on the state’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles website starting Wednesday, said Neil ...

JCBDD annual report cites growth, zero findings in state review

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities has released its 2025 annual report, highlighting the organization’s continued achievements, including positive results from the state. Superintendent Michael Zinno said the report outlines JCBDD’s scope of work and key milestones throughout the year, including what may be a first in the program’s history. “We received zero citations during our accreditation review by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities,” he said. “This accomplishment reflects our team’s dedication to excellence, ...

Body found in downtown Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — A body was found Tuesday in the 100 block of North Commercial Alley in Steubenville, Police Chief Ken Anderson said. Anderson said the body was discovered around 2 p.m. “Upon arrival, officers located a male subject next to a building,” he said. “The subject was confirmed (dead). “ He said the scene was turned over to detectives and “the matter is now under investigation.”

Signing day builds future for JVS carpentry students

BLOOMINGDALE — Future carpenters, floor coverers and cabinetmakers signed on the dotted line during the third-annual Carpentry Signing Day at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Nearly a dozen students in Dave Lucas’s program met with Troy Stewart, president of Carpenters Union ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

At 11:21 p.m. Monday, a caller reported a suspicious male carrying around a Samurai sword was heading through a field near the Utica RV Park toward Pike 40 in Morristown. Officers patrolled the area but saw no sign of anyone going through the field. According to the report, the caller may be having mental health issues and hallucinations. At 12:55 a.m., the male called back wanting an update. A sergeant advised the caller to get some cameras. At 11:17 p.m. Monday, a caller from an address on Beal Street in Bridgeport reported that her neighbors keep revving the engine of a vehicle. ...