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Wheeling celebrates opening of new fire department headquarters

WHEELING — Instead of an official ribbon cutting ceremony, city officials gathered in front of the new Wheeling Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday to take part in a “ceremonial uncoupling of the hose.” The long-awaited opening of the new fire department headquarters in East ...

More than $32K returned to The Health Plan

WHEELING — The Health Plan was able to reclaim more than $32,000 that West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack said had become “lost in the financial shuffle” on Wednesday as part of the state’s efforts to return unclaimed funds to their rightful owners. Pack visited the organization’s ...

Belmont Juvenile Court introduces Teen Recharge Program

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County Court of Common Pleas — Probate/Juvenile DivisionJudge Al Davies has announced the launch of the Teen Recharge Program, a new initiative designed to equip strong-willed teens with the tools they need to foster accountability, personal growth and positive ...

Mountaineer Brewfest donates $50K to House of the Carpenter

WHEELING — The Mountaineer Brewfest has come a long way since its inception 11 years ago, but at its heart has always been a mission to help those who help others. Since the first Brewfest, president and founder Jeff Hayes said the event has always raised money to help an Ohio Valley ...

Marshall commission approves petition to remove assessor

MOUNDSVILLLE — The Marshall County Commission approved a resolution to forward a petition aimed at removing Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard, who is accused of seven felony counts of fraudulent schemes, from his elected position. Commission President Scott Varner on Tuesday said the ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S Department

At 11:46 p.m. Sunday, units responded to a report of threats being made at Belmont Heights Apartments on Blaine-Chermont Road in Bridgeport. A caller reported that her boyfriend was accusing her of threatening him, but he was threatening her, she said. Units arrived, but the boyfriend left ...