BRIDGEPORT – The seniors of Bridgeport High School celebrated a night that was years in the making as the graduating class of 2026 earned their diplomas and set forth, following the 152nd commencement May 22. The John J. Havlicek Gymnasium was filled with students, teachers and families. ...
STEUBENVILLE — Authorities have released the name of the man who was killed in Sunday's officer-involved shooting in the 900 block of Brady Avenue. Matthew Metzger, 36, of Wintersville was identified as the person killed in the incident that happened after he allegedly brandished a gun, ...
Belmont County Sheriff's Office — At 6:53 p.m. Monday, a deputy accompanied one male prisoner from the Belmont County Jail to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. The prisoner was having chest pains. At 11:56 p.m., officers left the hospital with the prisoner en route back to the jail. — At 10:43 p.m. Monday, a deputy was out with an occupied disabled vehicle with West Virginia plates on Ohio 7 near Bellaire. — At 9:30 p.m. Monday, a 15-year-old caller from Flushing stated that his stepdad put his hands on his neck. The caller was in his bedroom, and the stepdad and mother were ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — More than 200 motorcyclists rumbled into St. Clairsville early Monday to commemorate Memorial Day, a national holiday honoring military members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The riders were part of Run For The Wall, a group that rides across the country with a final ...
For many Americans, the cost of higher education has become increasingly prohibitive and its rewards ever more nebulous. Some Ohio legislators are hoping to close the distance toward higher education by offering tuition-free access to public institutions through a bill introduced in the House last week. To cover the cost of free tuition, the bill would levy a tax on the state’s highest earners, those making more than $500,000 annually. “This economy has made higher education increasingly important for career success and financial stability. It is our moral obligation to provide ...
No new details have been released of the officer-involved shooting that unfolded after a man allegedly brandishing a gun refused to comply with law enforcement and was shot and killed. According to the initial press release issued by Steubenville Police Chief Ken Anderson, officers responded ...
