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Teacher out, administrators on leave in abuse case

MOUNDSVILLE — The teacher accused of strangling a non-verbal autistic McNinch Primary School student no longer works for Marshall County Schools, according to schools Superintendent Shelby Haines. Meanwhile, the school’s principal and school district’s special programs director currently “are not working” in the district as the investigation continues. Former teacher Kiersten Moses, McNinch Principal Jane Duffy and Special Programs Director Erin Cuffaro all face charges from incidents that allegedly occurred earlier this year at the school. Moses faces a felony count of ...

Superload comes through Weirton

Photo by Craig Howell Escorted by officers from the Weirton Police Department, the third in a series of superload transports made its way through Weirton Monday morning. According to Police Chief Charlie Kush, the equipment was fabricated in St. Marys, W.Va., and transported via the Ohio ...

Chevy Chase event at Capitol Theatre canceled

WHEELING — The scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 9, show at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling featuring A Live Conversation with Chevy Chase following a screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” has been cancelled. Officials on Monday stated that they were informed that the cancellation was “due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict.” Refunds will be automatically issued at the point of sale. The promoter issued “apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Coal infused decking product being produced locally

TRIADELPHIA — A composite decking product made from coal waste and plastic is being created in Ohio County. Consol Innovations, located on the Touchstone Campus, has even used it on some local projects. The product is so new it doesn’t have a name yet. “It looks like wood, except ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 10:47 p.m. Sunday, a caller reported that someone was trying to break into her home on Maple Street in Powhatan Point. She said her door was locked, and they were trying to gain entry through the screen door, but the dog scared them off. Units responded and searched the area, but did not locate anyone. The alleged suspect did not gain entry into the residence, officers noted. At 9:57 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to an address on Neff Street in St. Clairsville to assist St. Clairsville Police on a call. A 911 call had been received, and ...

Wheeling: No more exemptions from public camping ban

WHEELING — The condition of the site where Wheeling’s homeless encampment was located until its closure earlier this week was described by city leaders as a “hell hole,” and its cleanup came at a significant price. The Wheeling City Manager’s Office officially announced in a statement late this week that, “There is no intention of creating another public area exempt from the public property camping ban ordinance.” City officials stuck by a strict deadline when notice was posted that the camp on Industrial Drive would be closed on the evening of Dec. 1. Cleanup began the ...