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Pleas entered in child neglect, fleeing cases

WELLSBURG — Guilty pleas were entered Monday in separate cases involving child neglect creating substantial risk of death or injury and fleeing with reckless indifference to the safety of others. Brianna Mitchell, 32, of Wellsburg pleaded guilty to the child neglect charge, a felony, and ...

Morrisey: West Virginia must win economic Backyard Brawl

MORGANTOWN — On Saturday, the West Virginia University Mountaineers did their part by winning the Backyard Brawl in dramatic fashion over rival Pitt. Just 24 hours prior, Gov. Patrick Morrisey informed the WVU Board of Governors that it’s going to take a similar, come-from-behind effort ...

Under maintenance

The Wayne Six Toll Bridge was reduced to one lane last week while a crew performed maintenance and minor repairs to the privately-owned suspension bridge that connects Newell and East Liverpool. -- Stephanie Elverd

Brooke Fair offered contests, entertainment and more

WELLSBURG — Many turned out for the Brooke County Fair to enjoy a variety of food and live entertainment, thrill to various amusement rides and inflatable attractions or to root for participants in an assortment of contests. An annual highlight of the fair, held at Brooke Hills Park, is ...