Arrests made in copper theft

CHESTER – Two area residents have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of copper and other materials.

James Arthur Chappell, 40, of Chester, and Eric Thomas Boyer, 56, of Burgettstown were taken into custody Monday following the execution of a search warrant at 60 Doberman Drive, Chester.

Chappell has been charged with bringing stolen property into the state and breaking and entering, while Boyer faces charges of bringing stolen property into the state, breaking and entering, and fugitive from justice.

Both currently are being held in the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail, with Chappell on a $50,500 bond, and Boyer on a $50,000 bond, according to the jail’s website.

The charges are connected to a joint investigation between the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police following reports by Industrial Development Advantage LLC of multiple thefts of copper wire and other items valued at more than $50,000.

The search of the Doberman Drive location resulted in the seizure of what officials described as “a large quantity of copper wire, miscellaneous tools, and a vehicle.”

Additional charges are pending against the two in Pennsylvania.

Irondale fish fry set

IRONDALE — A fish fry will be held from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Irondale Community Church on Grant Street.

The menu will consist of fish, potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies and dessert/

Food will be available for eat in or carry out. The cost is by donation.

Veterans services committee to meet

STEUBENVILLE — The regular monthly meeting of the Jefferson County Veterans Services Committee will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at 500 Market St.

All veterans and interested parties are welcome to attend.

Four Seasons club meets

STEUBENVILLE — The Four Seasons Senior Club met March 25 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner.

President Gene Viola called the meeting to order. Josie Cekinovich gave the opening prayer and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “God Bless America.”

Guests Phyliss Kolopay and Bobbie Koltz were introduced.

Bingo was the entertainment with Jean Dalfonso as the first winner, Dodi Magnone as the second winner, Kim Stempien as the fourth winner and Jack Billham as the fifth winner. Marilyn Izzi was the winner of the 50-50.

Dalfonso handled the sign-in book. Door prize winners were Cheryl Thompson, Rita Orler, Butch Sims, Billham and Barb Guglielmo. Faith Melto was the winner of the dinner drawing.

The anniversary of Terry and Nancy Ramey — 53 years — was recognized. Faye Jones gave the secretary’s report and Viola gave the treasurer’s report. Cekinovich presented jokes and the closing prayer.

The next meeting will be held April 15 at Undo’s.