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Legislation introduced to honor Charlie Kirk

State Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, introduced legislation to designate Oct. 14 as Charlie Kirk Memorial Day in Ohio, in honor of the conservative political activist assassinated Sept. 10. Oct. 14 is Kirk’s birthday. Cutrona said: “In recognition of Charlie Kirk’s tireless dedication to conservative values and his profound impact on the political discourse, I’m proud to introduce a bill making Oct. 14 ‘Charlie Kirk Memorial Day’ in Ohio.” Cutrona added, “His leadership has inspired countless young individuals to take a stand for freedom. This day will serve as a ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

At 12:58 p.m. Monday, a caller from an address on Summit Street in Bethesda reported that a male kept texting her and showed up at her house. She had two dates with him in July, and she was now seeking a civil protection order that she would like to have on file, according to the report. At 12:54 p.m. Monday, a deputy on a traffic stop on Interstate 470 east near exit 3 in Pultney Township issued a warning to a Pennsylvania motorist for following too closely and for speeding. At 10:46 a.m. Monday, a deputy on a special detail performed a walk through at Bellaire Middle School on ...

Boo at the Zoo returning to Oglebay

WHEELING — Creatures and candy await at the Good Zoo as the annual Halloween season festivities are right around the corner when Boo at the Zoo returns to Oglebay next week. Presented by the Ohio Valley Dairy Queen locations and the Hartley Law Group, this family-friendly fundraising event ...

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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 11:30 p.m. Monday, a caller from an address on Main Street in Morristown reported that a male had stayed in his residence for a while helping fix up the place. The caller kicked him out for stealing, but the male came back, broke a lock on the residence and would not leave. He did go outside the residence, was knocking on the windows and then left, according to the caller, who just wanted a record of the incident. At 11:21 p.m. Monday, a deputy responded to an address on Public Road in Yorkville after a caller from Brooke County complained ...

Wheeling police K9 Jericho dies

WHEELING — Jericho, the longest-serving K9 officer for the Wheeling Police Department, died at 10 years old, the department announced Tuesday afternoon. According to the WPD, Jericho suffered a sudden health issue while on duty on Monday and was taken to a local veterinary clinic, where ...

Two Ohio County Schools employees suspended for comments on social media

WHEELING — Two employees of Ohio County Schools were suspended Monday over recent comments they posted on social media. Board members deliberated for just over one hour Monday night before unanimously accepting the recommendation from Superintendent Kim Miller that bus driver Bill Nolan and Unique Robinson-Murphy — a social worker serving as Communities In Schools liaison at Wheeling Park High School — both be suspended for five days for their posts. They also will be required to participate in sensitivity training. The comments at issue have since been taken down from their ...