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Woman arrested for allegedly falsely claiming she was stabbed

MOUNDSVILLE — The woman who called police last week for help after allegedly being stabbed is now facing charges herself. Victoria Wade, a Marshall County resident, has been arrested for allegedly falsely reporting an emergency incident and obstructing, both misdemeanors, said Moundsville Police Department Chief Tom Mitchell. On Dec. 11, Wade reported that a man who tried to steal her purse in the Moundsville Plaza parking lot also stabbed her. However, Mitchell said after further investigation, police discovered otherwise. Wade allegedly stabbed herself and no one tried to rob ...

The latest crash on Two-Mile Hill spotlights need for careful driving

TRIADELPHIA — A tractor-trailer overturned Monday morning at the bottom of Two-Mile Hill on Interstate 70 – a spot near The Highlands notoriously dangerous for travel – rekindling the discussion of safe driving in that area of Ohio County. Around 6:30 a.m. Monday a tractor-trailer carrying two trailers was traveling west down Two-Mile Hill, said Ohio County Emergency Management Director Lou Vargo, when the driver said he hit a slick patch and lost control of the vehicle. The tractor-trailer overturned at the bottom of the hill on the curve. Vargo said the driver was able to ...

Belmont County Clerk of Courts reports activity for November

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Clerk of Courts office handled a wide range of legal filings and title transactions during November, according to the monthly report released by Clerk Laura A. Zupko. In the Legal Department, clerk’s fees totaled $32,506.49, with an additional $991.44 generated in interest fees. The office recorded 166 new cases filed during the month. Certificates of judgment led the way with 60 filings, followed by 29 civil cases and 21 criminal cases. Domestic-related matters were also notable, including 26 domestic violence cases, 10 dissolutions, and five ...

Snow hits the Ohio Valley

Hazardous conditions are no match for Bridgeport residents as they trek along the village’s streets.

Steubenville City Council set for manager interviews

STEUBENVILLE — Months from having to choose a new city manager, City Council has scheduled a get-to-know-you meeting with the five candidates for the job. The current office holder, Jim Mavromatis, plans to retire in March. Mavromatis, a Steubenville native with a long career in law enforcement, has managed the city for the past 10 years. Council has scheduled a special meeting Thursday for the initial interviews — due to the holidays, three applicants will meet with council through Zoom. The other two candidates, both local, will appear in person. No names have been ...

American Legion honors veterans with holiday party

STEUBENVILLE — They went to serve or to fight for continued freedom in the United States. They are the men and women of this country who walked away from their jobs, their families, their children, their parents … for us. And yes, we often say how thankful we are for a veteran’s ...