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New principal appointed at McNinch Primary amid abuse scandal

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MOUNDSVILLE — McNinch Primary School has appointed a new principal following a special meeting of the Marshall County Board of Education on Tuesday night. The personnel action comes amid fallout from allegations that a special education teacher strangled a 6-year-old non-verbal autistic ...

The Health Plan donates $300K to food banks around W.Va.

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The Health Plan announced Tuesday that it has donated $300,000 to food banks across West Virginia, continuing its commitment to community support through its “Spirit of Giving” campaign. A total of 12 food banks in the Mountain State each received $25,000. Much of that money stayed close ...

Ohio auditor launches portal for public fraud tips

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(The Center Square) — In the wake of fraud allegations against Ohio child care facilities, the state launched a new way for the public to get involved. State Auditor Keith Faber announced a new section to the auditor’s website that allows the public to report tips about potential fraud ...

The Ohio County paid paramedics are seeking a raise in pay

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WHEELING — Ohio County’s paid paramedics want pay parity with the county’s deputies. Anthony McDaniel of the Ohio County Professional Paramedics Association addressed county commissioners Tuesday morning. He pointed out that since the county began offering emergency services six years ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

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BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 11:22 p.m. Sunday, a caller from Springbrook Drive in St. Clairsville reported that he picked up his 12-year-old son from the residence of the boy’s mother in Barton, and the caller now cannot find the juvenile’s medication that went with him to ...

Newly-elected St. C. city council member hits the ground running

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Newly-elected city council member Mike Kasper was sworn into office during Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting alongside re-elected council members Don Vincenzo, Kristi Lipscomb and J.C. Thrash. The four were sworn in by law director Joe Vavra as the council meeting ...