×

Local News

Trial of I-470 shooting suspect begins

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A man charged with the attempted murder of a truck driver in a shooting that occurred alongside Interstate 470 in Belmont County 18 months ago is on trial this week. Malcolm Alcindor Williams, an over-the-road truck driver from Atmore, Alabama, is charged with ...

Adena Heritage Days Queen and Grand Marshal named

ADENA — Adena Heritage Days has named both its queen and grand marshal for its 2025 event. Heritage Days will feature Queen Sharon Bailey and Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla Jr. as grand marshal. Bailey said that she was surprised to find out that she was this year’s queen because ...

Record-breaking heat wave scorches Southeast U.S.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to heat in the summertime But this week’s sweltering hot weather set at least one record and has forecasters urging residents to limit time outside on Tuesday if possible — and stay hydrated. The all-time high ...

Ohio Valley Mall welcomes back-to-school shoppers

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Ohio Valley Mall is gearing up to get the youth of the community ready for the 2025-26 school year without having to pay sales taxes. The annual statewide Tax Free Holiday will kick off Friday, Aug. 1, and continue through Aug. 14. Ohio Valley Mall Marketing Director ...

Shadyside clears air over village chair controversy

SHADYSIDE — After a clash over village-owned tables and chairs at a previous council meeting, Law Director Kelly Kotur created a resolution to formalize the policy on lending those items. Councilman Mike Meintel and former council member Nick Ferrelli, who have both filed to run for ...