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Bellaire Fire Chief suspended after alleged assault

BELLAIRE – The chief of the Bellaire Fire Department has been suspended following allegations he physically assaulted a woman in Shadyside. Tim Bell is accused of an assault that allegedly occurred early Sunday morning. According to a police report, officers were called to the Shadyside American Legion at 12:19 a.m. in regards to an assault. Shadyside Police Chief Don Collette confirmed that assault charges have been filed with the Belmont County Prosecutor's Office against Bell. Collette said that an assault took place behind the Legion after an altercation inside of the building. ...

WVNCC receives grant to fund paramedic training for eligible EMTs

WHEELING — As emergency medical services across West Virginia continue to face staffing shortages, West Virginia Northern Community College has secured nearly $295,000 in federal funding to help more emergency medical technicians become paramedics at little to no cost. The college has been ...

Supporting youth

Contributed Members of the Rotary Club of Weirton recently heard from Evanjalees Dennison, licensing coordinator for the National Youth Advocate Program. NYAP serves as an advocate for youth, providing counseling, therapy, and behavioral health services, as well as establishing foster homes ...

Veterans judge Dillonvale show

DILLONVALE — Jefferson County Veterans Association members were honored to serve as judges at the motorcycle and car show at Dillonvale's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary on Saturday. During the activities Mayor Michele Dulesky and Councilwoman Harlie Sims presented the ...

Hot Diggity Dog

Stephanie Elverd The East Liverpool America 250th Celebration held downtown with food, fun, entertainment and a hotdog eating contest. Mikey Lamp of Irondale (pictured) ate his way to a three-way tie in the contest, sponsored by the Hot Dog Shoppe. Lamp, Jerry Highley and James Field each ...

Briefs

Greenbrier Road closed for maintenance WEIRTON — A portion of Greenbrier Road, from Campbells Lane to Sandy Lane, will be temporarily closed today for road maintenance. Crews with Weirton Public Works have scheduled the closure from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly. For information, call the Public Works Department at (304) 797-8500, Ext. 3002/3003. Cross Creek Township sets meeting WINTERSVILLE — Cross Creek Township will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Township Meeting Room, 1267 Cadiz Road. ...