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Edison Local Schools receive gold award for its PBIS programs

HAMMONDSVILLE — Edison Local Schools are celebrating after earning a gold award from the state for its Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices. The district received the distinction from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for initiatives to bolster and ...

Mindful strategies for health resolutions

STEUBENVILLE — As the calendar turns to a new year, many area residents feel the pressure to overhaul their lifestyles overnight. However, Trinity Health System, a part of CommonSpirit Health, is encouraging the community to trade “all-or-nothing” thinking for a more compassionate, ...

Tom Hart celebrating 25 years as director of the Marshall County EMA

MOUNDSVILLE — Tom Hart is celebrating his 25th anniversary as director of the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency. And next year, he will be celebrating his 32nd year with Marshall County. Hart began his career as a 911 operator for the Marshall County 911 system 32 years ago. ...

Wheeling man arrested on sex crime charges in Moundsville

MOUNDSVILLE — A Wheeling Island man was arrested by Moundsville police this week, accused of trying to solicit a minor for sex. According to Moundsville Police Chief Tom Mitchell, Brian Michael Kinsley, 47, of Wheeling was arrested on felony charges of soliciting a minor via computer and ...

Small step taken in EGCC transfer to Youngstown State University

STEUBENVILLE — A small step has been taken in the conversion of Eastern Gateway Community College’s Steubenville campus as a branch of Youngstown State University. Following their meeting Tuesday, the Jefferson County commissioners announced three former EGCC employees who had remained to ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE At 11:37 p.m. Monday, a deputy was flagged down about a semi that jackknifed on Interstate 70 west near exit 215. The deputy responded to the scene with personnel from the Cumberland Trail Fire District. The Ohio State Highway Patrol also responded to the ...