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Former Ohio Valley Drug Task Force commander gets probation for stealing from organization

WHEELING — The former commander of the Ohio Valley Drug Task Force will spend three years on probation and pay more than $75,000 in restitution after pleading guilty in federal court to one count of theft from programs receiving federal funds. In that judgment filed Thursday, David Drahos must immediately begin making payments of $200 a month, provide his probation officer with any financial information requested and not open any new lines of credit without prior approval of his probation officer. Further, Drahos can’t engage in any form of gambling, nor can he enter any casino ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 9 p.m. Tuesday, a caller requested a welfare check on a male at an address in St. Clairsville. Officers made contact with the male and a relative. All was well, according to officers, who noted that the male was going through a breakup and he believed the initial call was made to cause problems. At 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, several officers responded to the Days Inn West on Holiday Drive in St. Clairsville for a narcotics complaint. Two people were detained, and a room was searched after a warrant was obtained, according to the report. Samuel ...

Bridgeport students building ‘Sources of Strength’

BRIDGEPORT — The student members of Bridgeport Exempted Village School District’s Sources of Strength program are launching new initiatives to let their peers know they are valuable and have friends among the Bulldog students and staff they can turn to during difficult times. For almost ...

HLC removes ‘financial issue’ designation from Wheeling U.

WHEELING — Wheeling University received positive news this week from the Higher Learning Commission, as the “financial issue” designation it gave to the university in July has been removed. “We are grateful to our faculty, staff, students, Board of Trustees, and the Most Reverend ...

Evening welding courses offered at WVNCC

WHEELING — West Virginia Northern Community College announced on Wednesday a new series of short-term, evening welding courses offered through its Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department on the Wheeling campus. Designed for working adults and individuals seeking a fast, flexible way to gain in-demand skills, these hands-on classes provide a condensed path to entry-level welding experience without the time commitment of a full degree program. The practical curriculum focuses on industry-relevant welding techniques and is offered in the evenings to support students who ...