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Former Moundsville fire chief facing child porn charge

MOUNDSVILLE – A former Moundsville fire chief, fired in late April, has been charged with alleged possession of child sex abuse materials. Those charges, authorities said, came during an investigation into other allegations made against him. Gary Brandon, 48, appeared before Judge Thomas Wood in Marshall County Magistrate Court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to one count of distributing or exhibiting visual portrayal of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct or computer-generated pornography. He posted a $2,500 bond and was released from the Northern Regional Jail. Brandon is ...

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Rainforest Falls VBS set STEUBENVILLE — Finley Church on Lincoln Avenue invites all kids in kindergarten through sixth grade to Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School. It will run from June 28 to July 2. VBS will begin each evening at 6 p.m. and run until 8 p.m. Kids will venture into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees and colorful creatures where they will plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. Visit finleychurch.org or call the church office at (740) 282-9795 to register. Father's Day service planned ...

Museum passes available at PLSJC

STEUBENVILLE — Explore history, culture, science and art with free admission to 10 museums available to cardholders at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. "Museum passes are part of our Library of Things where patrons can check out nontraditional items such as hotspots and glasses for the colorblind," explained the library's public relations coordinator Jenn Cesta. "The museum passes allow families to spend time together and expand their learning experiences." Museum passes check out for one week and allow up to four people per museum pass. Passes are ...

A MAGICAL PERFORMANCE

Craig Howell The 2026 edition of Weirton’s Second Saturdays, organized by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, kicked off Saturday at the Weirton Event Center. The afternoon featured live performances by Beatlemania Magic, a national tribute group performing hits from ...

Police Reports

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Lose the loser: A woman whispered into her phone Sunday to 9-1-1 dispatchers that she was in danger while her male companion could be heard in the background yelling. Police found the woman in the hallway of her apartment building in a partial state of undress, trying to cover her chest with a flannel shirt she was holding. She said she’d been arguing with her boyfriend who had been drinking and claimed he’d “shoved her into the bathroom and took her clothes as well as her cell phone…(and) told her she wasn’t going to go anywhere or call the police ...

Brew and Food Truck Festival coming to Richmond

RICHMOND — The community is invited to enjoy a day filled with great food, refreshing drinks and family-friendly entertainment at the 2026 Brew and Food Truck Festival set for June 20 from noon to 8 p.m. at Richmond Park, located at 210 S. Park St., Richmond. Festival attendees can look forward to an exciting lineup of food trucks, craft beer selections, refreshing lemonade and the option to add a Tito's Vodka kicker for those 21 and older, organizers explained. The event promises something for everyone, making it the perfect summer outing for families, friends, and food enthusiasts ...