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Sunday — 11 p.m., An anonymous caller from an address on Patterson Hill Road in Bellaire reported someone revving a motorcycle outside. The caller said this had been going on for at least an hour and 30 minutes. A deputy responded and spoke with a group of people. A juvenile advised it was likely his truck and that nobody was revving a motorcycle. The deputy advised them to be mindful. — 10:44 p.m., Monroe County requested a welfare check on a mother and two children at an address on McDowell Road in Barnesville. Deputies were dispatched and made contact with the mother and both ...

Community gathers for Wheeling National Night Out

WHEELING — Hundreds of visitors, from children to adults, gathered at Wheeling Park on Tuesday evening as the Wheeling Police Department and several community partners hosted the annual National Night Out. Now in its 43rd year, the event is part of a nationwide campaign to strengthen ...

More Details Released In Belmont Infant Murder Case

While not offering many specifics of what his deputies dealt with, Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack said the scene of the alleged murder of a 1-year-old child was something that "no one would want to see." Zusack offered more information in the incident, which happened Friday at a home on ...

No bond set in murder case involving infant victim

WHEELING – A 20-year-old Belmont County woman made her initial court appearance on Monday after being charged last week with the murder of a young child in a felony criminal case officials said involved a firearm. Autumn Sky Stotelmyer Palmer appeared before Belmont County Western Division ...

Pay raise debate continues as St. Clairsville council calls special meeting

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – St. Clairsville City Council continues to disagree on a 3% pay increase ordinance for non-elected and nonunion employees. On Monday evening, Councilman Mike Kasper made a motion to bring a tabled ordinance that would provide all non-elected and nonunion employees with a 3% ...