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Flood relief festival set for July 5 at River City in Wheeling

WHEELING — Fans of the local music scene looking to help with flood relief, this event’s for you: a daylong rock festival set for July 5 at River City Restaurant in Wheeling. At least a dozen local performers already have signed on to be part of The Rise Up Flood Relief Festival. The ...

National Road Sheetz reopens after renovation

WHEELING — The Sheetz store along National Road reopened its doors to the public Wednesday after an extensive renovation project. Sheetz Public Affairs Manager Nick Ruffner said the renovation project brought “enhanced upgrades for customers,” including self-service kiosks, ...

Man sentenced to 16 years for drug trafficking in Jefferson County court

STEUBENVILLE — A man described as the kingpin of a massive fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation in the Steubenville area must serve at least 16 years behind bars, Jefferson County Common Pleas Judge Michelle Miller ruled. Lavocni Brown, 41, formerly of Pennsylvania Avenue, also was ...

​​Former W.Va. sen. Mike Maroney pleads guilty to indecent exposure

MOUNDSVILLE — Former W.Va. Sen. Dr. Michael Maroney on Wednesday pleaded guilty to an indecent exposure charge for an incident that occurred in August 2024 at Gumby’s in Glen Dale where police said he was caught on camera committing an act of sexual gratification. Maroney, appearing with ...

Parks offer scenic beauty and a variety of activities

TAPPAN — Area residents wanting to get away don’t need to drive far to immerse themselves in scenic beauty and outdoor recreation. Under the direction of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, Tappan Lake in Deersville and Seneca Park in Senecaville offer some new recreational ...

Grand Vue Park to host weekends of fun

MOUNDSVILLE — Petion-Ville Grand Vue Park has weekend summer events planned for the remainder of June and throughout July for visitors to enjoy, from an Adventure Weekend to July 4 celebrations. Grand Vue Park General Manager Craig White said that in addition to the activities calendar ...