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Beech Bottom election sees tie in council results

BEECH BOTTOM – Four of the five at-large council seats in Beech Bottom were decided as part of Tuesday's election, with the fifth to be determined during next week's canvassing. The village election saw nine candidates step forward with the hope of representing their community on council. Of those, Shane Niven received the highest number of votes with 39, followed by Greg Sheperd with 36; Don Hubbard with 35; and Nick Showalter with 34. Results show a tie vote for the fifth council seat, with Bab Sadler and PJ Dalbo each receiving 30 votes. According to city officials, the tie vote ...

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Craig Howell Work continues on a mural project under way in downtown Wellsburg as part of West Virginia's America 250 Mural Program. Painted by Wheeling-area artist Drew Gonchoff, the mural project is organized by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, with financial support ...

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Community Theater to Present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ DEERSVILLE — The Deersville Community Theater will present "Fiddler on the Roof" during a four-day run June 18-21. The musical follows Tevye, a poor milkman, and his family as they navigate life in the village of Anatevka amid changing traditions and growing persecution. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. June 18-20 and 2 p.m. June 21. Doors open one hour before each performance. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. The theater’s dining room will open two hours before each performance, offering homemade meals and ...

High-demand trade program makes its return to JVS

BLOOMINGDALE — Growing interest has led Jefferson County Joint Vocational School to bring back its HVACR program for both students and adults, with Keith Kaczor serving as instructor. Kaczor will teach the program to incoming juniors and seniors this fall. For now, he is leading an ...

Wheeling Park hosting World Cup watch parties

WHEELING – A worldwide event will take on some local flair as the Wheeling Park Commission and FC Wheeling are hosting three free World Cup watch parties so the public can come cheer on the United States men's national team. “Soccer has a way of bringing people together,” explained Thomas Olivier, director of FC Wheeling. “It’s called ‘the world’s game' for a reason. We’re hoping for hundreds of people, especially families.” Olivier hopes those attending will get in the spirit by wearing red, white and blue. The watch parties will take place at the White Place on ...

Trial date set for former Martins Ferry fire chief

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A trial date has been set for former Martins Ferry volunteer fire chief William Rinderer. Belmont County Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter scheduled a jury trial for Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m. Rinderer appeared before Berhalter on Monday morning. He was indicted last week on one count each of gross sexual imposition and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. On Monday, Rinderer's bond remained unchanged from when he was indicted at $75,000, with certain conditions. Berhalter said Rinderer is to have no contact with the alleged victim or any minors. The ...