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Operation Toy Lift lifts spirits

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — For the ninth straight year, the Wheeling Police Department and the Belmont County Sheriff’s Department teamed up with the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley for “Operation Toy Lift.” The event was created by Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger in hopes of ...

Bridgeport ‘Bridge’ on track for roofing

BRIDGEPORT — Construction of the grant-funded multipurpose facility to be dubbed “The Bridge” on the Bridgeport Exempted Village School District campus is reaching a major milestone, with the roof soon to be in place and work in the enclosed building to proceed through winter. The nearly ...

Douglass receives 50-year pin, certificate from Flushing Masonic Lodge #298

Photo Provided Dennis L. Douglass received his 50-year pin and certificate from Flushing Masonic Lodge #298. Frank D. Ballog, Past District Deputy from Flushing Lodge, traveled to Canal Winchester to present Douglass his award. Fifty-year members are recognized by the Grand Lodge of Free ...

Shadyside Mayor says goodbye after 19 years

SHADYSIDE — After 19 years of serving the village of Shadyside as Mayor, Robert Newhart is retiring. As this chapter closes for Newhart, the village threw him a retirement party at the community building where council regularly holds its meetings. Prior to becoming mayor, Newhart served ...