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ICHS students take the lead for Ohio Tech Day

WINTERSVILLE — Indian Creek High School is once again taking part in Ohio Tech Day this Friday, Sept. 25, to celebrate technology and innovation across the Buckeye State. Companies, schools, universities and organizations are among those taking part, and this is the second year ICHS has ...

ODOT projects expected to impact Jefferson County traffic this week

STEUBENVILLE — Several Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are expected to impact traffic throughout Jefferson County in the coming weeks. All work is weather permitting. Motorists can visit OHGO.com for travel updates and follow ODOT District 11 on Facebook or X for ...

An international education

Contributed Members of the Rotary Club of Weirton recently had a visit from Donna Anderson Offutt, a Weirton native and director of Tolrem Automation and Controls. Offutt spoke about the mining industry in Australia, as well as aspects of the lifestyle and some of the animals found in central ...

Graduates

Contributed The Practical Nursing Department at the John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center held its 2026 graduation ceremony June 25 at Oak Glen High School. The class included, from left, front, Paydon Conley, Hannah Szczerbinski, Giannah Haushalter, Kaylee Vankirk and Denita Dancy; second ...

Quaker Day festival Sept. 26 in Richmond

RICHMOND — This marks a special year for the Richmond Historical Society's Quaker Day festivities on Sept. 26, with a time capsule dedication marking the 200th anniversary of the Crew House, home to the organization's museum. The time capsule will be dedicated at noon during the society's ...

Armed stand-off in West Liberty ends with surrender

WEST LIBERTY – West Liberty, Ohio County and Wheeling law enforcement agencies all were called to an all-night stand-off in the town of West Liberty early Friday morning. The incident resulted in some gun shots being fired at law enforcement while children were inside the home. The gunman eventually surrendered, and there were no injuries, according to Ohio County Sheriff Nelson Croft. Ryan Joseph Benfield, 40, has been charged with wanton endangerment involving a firearm, child neglect creating risk of injury, and assault on a law enforcement officer, Croft said. Benfield is ...