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Hancock County Schools to receive new shooter alert system

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County Schools will be the first school district in West Virginia to implement a shooter alert system. The initiative was officially announced during Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education, with officials noting installation of the system will ...

Brooke County BoE welcomes Fatima Smuck

WELLSBURG — The newest member of the Brooke County Board of Education said she is looking forward to making education a good experience for district students. "I'm really excited about this opportunity," Fatima Smuck said after Monday's board meeting. "I've been in education for most of my ...

Andrew Griffin’s double murder trial begins in Belmont County

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Prosecutors in Andrew Isaac Griffin's double-murder trial claim Griffin was driven to kill his business partner Thomas Strussion and his wife Angela Strussion for money and revenge. Meanwhile, Griffin's attorney claimed the prosecution's case is anchored by unreliable ...

Fields of Faith draws 250 to Harding Stadium

STEUBENVILLE — Approximately 250 people gathered at Harding Stadium Sunday evening for the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith event, an evening of music, dance, personal testimonies and prayer led by young people from throughout the Ohio Valley. Despite chilly temperatures, students, families, church groups and community members came together for the free event, which provided middle school and high school students an opportunity to publicly share their Christian faith and encourage their peers. "All I can say is wow! What an incredible night!" said Bobbyjon ...

Ohio House 96th District: Ferguson v. Foglio

STEUBENVILLE — The two candidates vying for the 96th district seat in Ohio’s House of Representatives have wildly different perspectives on the challenges that lie ahead—and how best to address them. The 137th session of the Ohio General Assembly convenes in January, with hot button ...