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Bellaire man sentenced for aggravated arson, menacing

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Bellaire resident Robert Linde was ordered to spend 10-14 years in prison Monday for setting a fire in his apartment that caused extensive damage but did not result in any injuries. Following the July 25 incident, Linde was arrested and charged with first-degree felony ...

Man charged with discharging firearm near school

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BRIDGEPORT — A Bridgeport man was arrested over the weekend on several charges, including improperly discharging a firearm at a habitation or school. Alex Coogan, 39, was also arrested Saturday on charges of having weapons under disability, aggravated assault and aggravated menacing, ...

Flushing residents to assist with upcoming fireworks display

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FLUSHING — Village Council recently approved moving forward with a fireworks display this June. During a meeting held April 10, resident Amanda Lancione addressed council, saying she and her husband were fully insured and licensed professional pyrotechnicians who operate as a 501(c)(3) ...

Jefferson County leaders urge support for Issue 2 renewal

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STEUBENVILLE — Several leaders of Jefferson County are urging voters in the May 6 election to support renewal of Ohio Issue 2, noting it has allowed the state to award millions in funds for road, water and wastewater projects in this region. “We want to make it clear (passage of) Issue 2 ...

West Virginians killed on the job in 2024 honored at ceremony

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WHEELING — A crowd of around 100 people gathered around the Walter Reuther statue along Heritage Port Monday afternoon to honor the eight workers who died on the job in West Virginia in 2024. The ceremony, hosted by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations ...

Man Charged With Discharging Firearm Near Bridgeport School

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BRIDGEPORT — A Bridgeport man was arrested over the weekend on several charges, including improperly discharging a firearm at a habitation or school. Alex Coogan, 39, was also arrested Saturday on charges of having weapons on disability, aggravated assault and aggravated menacing, according ...