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Double homicide defendant’s lawyer deems jury trip unnecessary

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The attorney for the man accused of killing Thomas and Angela Strussion argued in court that visits by the eventual jury to four cell towers that pinged the defendant’s phone and to the house where the Strussions were killed were unnecessary. Kate Clark — the attorney ...

October declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month in St. Clairsville

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Mayor Kathryn Thalman declared October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city during city council’s most recent meeting. In honor of that proclamation, Leah’s Wing founder Sheila Abbott spoke about the importance of spreading awareness, not only in October, ...

Local food banks prepping for SNAP suspension

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WHEELING — On a chilly Thursday morning dozens of vehicles began to line up in the parking lot of Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, the drivers patiently waiting for what they were about to receive. They weren’t there to gamble, but instead to get the life-sustaining food delivered ...

Buckeye Local Junior High School is observing Red Ribbon Week

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CONNORVILLE —The Buckeye Local Junior High School Student Council is observing Red Ribbon Week to bring attention to the effects of drug, alcohol and tobacco use. Activities are set throughout the week of Oct. 27-31 and include themed dress-up days and regular highlights to help spread ...

‘The Bridge’ to be roofed by winter

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BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport Exempted Village School District’s multipurpose facility, to be dubbed “The Bridge” is on schedule for the completion date of August 2026 and planners expect the structure to be enclosed by winter. District officials recently met with architect Ivan Vukcevich ...

Retired health board member recognized

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Photo Provided The Belmont County Health Department recognized the contributions of former board member Irene Louda at a previous board meeting.  Irene served on the board for 23 years and worked tirelessly to improve the health of Belmont County residents.