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Knight wins Harrison prosecutor seat

CADIZ — Harrison County now has a new county prosecutor -- Lauren Knight was elected into office on Tuesday. Knight, a Republican, defeated Democrat Steve Stickles in Tuesday’s general election. Knight garnered 5,093 votes, more than doubling the votes cast for Stickles, who received 2,248 votes, according to unofficial totals released by the Harrison County Board of Elections. Knight will replace incumbent Prosecutor Owen Beetham in January, after she defeated him in the April primary election. Knight said she is excited to have the trust of county residents and is ready to ...

Maple returns to Jefferson commission seat

STEUBENVILLE—Voters in Jefferson County decided to give Commissioner Dave Maple another four years on Tuesday night. “Obviously, we’re very happy with the results,” he said. “We’re ready to get moving. We have a lot of work in front of us with the budget from next year, the challenges with COVID. We’re really appreciative of the support we got.” Maple, the Republican incumbent, decisively fended off a challenge from Democrat Bob Smith, with preliminary results showing him winning 65.8 percent of the 30,862 votes cast in the race to Smithás 34.2 percent. Those ...

Indian Creek School District levy passes by narrow margin

STEUBENVILLE ­ Renewal of the five-year operating levy for Indian Creek Schools passed by a narrow margin on Tuesday. A total of 4,991 voters, or 50.19 percent, supported it, while 4,954 voters, or 49.81 percent, were against it. With a difference of 37 votes between the unofficial totals, Indian Creek school officials will be watching closely the final totals determined after ballots are canvassed. The canvass will come after Nov. 13. Indian Creek Superintendent T.C. Chappelear voiced thanks to those who supported the levy, which generates $3,043,594 per year for day-to-day ...

Plesich takes county clerk’s office

STEUBENVILLE — For the first time in 20 years, Jefferson County will start the year without a Corrigan in the clerk of courts office. Republican newcomer Andrew Plesich easily outpaced his opponent, Democrat Darrin Corrigan, to claim victory. Unofficially, Plesich scored 19,427 votes to 11,984 for Corrigan in the Jefferson County race. “I’m very excited,” Plesich said. “I just want to give thanks and praise to the Lord. He surrounded me with so many great people to make this happen. It feels amazing for me and my family.” Plesich credits his win to a lot of hard work, ...

Corpus Christi student tests positive for COVID-19

WHEELING — Ohio County Schools reported no additional positive COVID-19 tests within the school system Tuesday after four staff members tested positive for the virus over the past few days. Meanwhile, a single positive COVID-19 case has been identified at Corpus Christi School in Warwood. The student tested positive on Tuesday. The health department and school officials have investigated and identified students that were direct contacts. Those individuals were contacted and placed in quarantine. School staff will conduct appropriate disinfection and cleaning of all areas within the ...

Monroe Has Talent set for Sept. 12

WOODSFIELD — The second annual Monroe Has Talent show is set for Sept. 12, but it remains unclear if it will be held virtually or in person due to COVID-19 restrictions on entertainment venues. Mick Schumacher, county commissioner and a member of the arts council, said due to Gov. Mike ...