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Three sentenced on drug charges in Ohio County

Community April 28, 2026

Three people have been sentenced in Ohio County Circuit Court following convictions on felony drug charges involving fentanyl and other controlled substances, according to the Ohio County Prosecutor's Office. On April 8, Kimberly Straight, 42, of Wheeling, was convicted of the felony offense of possession with intent to deliver fentanyl. Straight was arrested on June 6, 2025, after Wheeling Police observed two individuals traveling the wrong way on a one-way street before continuing in the incorrect lane of Chapline Street. During the encounter, Straight was found in possession of 25 ...

Andy Long returning to JVS as dean of students

Community April 28, 2026

BLOOMINGDALE - A familiar face will be roaming the hallways of Jefferson County Joint Vocational School once again as Andy Long returns this August. Long, who previously served as a teacher and administrator at the site, will fill the new dean of students position when he begins on Aug. 1. He received a two-year contract during the April 21 JVS school board meeting and will oversee a combination of assistant principal and guidance duties while working with Principal Heather Hoover. JVS Superintendent Ted Gorman said Long’s history with the school made him the perfect choice. “The ...

Shadyside solicitor explains May 5 levy, impact on village finances

Local News April 28, 2026

SHADYSIDE — Shadyside village Solicitor Kelly Kotur is working to inform residents about a 1.35-mill levy that will be on the ballot May 5. If passed, the levy will be used for the village’s general fund. It will cost property owners $47 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s ...

Indian Creek High students continue environmental quest through Bags to Benches

Community April 28, 2026

WINTERSVILLE - Students in the natural resources pathway at Indian Creek High School are continuing their quest to help the environment through the Bags to Benches program. Now in its second year, the school’s FFA program that is affiliated with the pathway has partnered with the ...

Police Reports

Local News April 28, 2026

MARTINS FERRY PD Sunday April 26, 2026 01:32 am. Officers were out with a male walking on State Route 7 near Hanover St. Officers gave the male a custody ride to Wheeling. Officers cleared. 04:56 am. Martins Ferry PD assisted Martins Ferry EMS with a medical on the 100 N 5th St. 08:40 am. A male came on station to retrieve his property. All units cleared. 09:25 am. Officers were out on the 1800 Block of N 9th St to attempt contact with a female regarding a previous incident. Officers had negative contact. 10:05 am. Officers were out on the 1800 Block of N 9th St regarding a ...

Bridgeport Fine Arts Festival to showcase student, local artists

Community April 28, 2026

BRIDGEPORT — The young artists of Bridgeport Exempted Village School District invite the community to the Bridgeport Fine Arts Festival noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in the cafetorium. Students at Bridgeport High School will present their artwork for sale alongside local artists. Art teacher ...