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Belmont County Sheriff's Office

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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 ...

Weirton reminded of Memorial Day’s true meaning

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WEIRTON — A local pastor and veteran took time Monday to remind area residents about the true meaning of Memorial Day. The Rev. Rudy McAllister, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church who served 34 years in the U.S. Air Force, including tours during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert ...

Dems offer taxpayer-funded college tuition plan in Ohio

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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 ...

Run For The Wall riders honor fallen veterans in St. Clairsville

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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 ...

BCI investigating fatal police shooting in Steubenville

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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 ...

'Freedom isn't free'

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WINTERSVILLE — Mike Petrella offered a reminder of what Memorial Day stands for. "We always remember that freedom isn't free, and we honor our fallen heroes. Today is not a day off from work, it's not a day about a barbecue, it's not a day to go swimming. It is a day to remember why you are ...