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Steubenville shooting suspect among four indicted

Local News August 6, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Four people were indicted Wednesday by Jefferson County grand jurors, including a man charged with firing repeatedly into a Steubenville residence and a woman charged with assaulting a female police officer after she allegedly refused to get her unleashed dog away from Juneteenth festival-goers. Also ordered to stand trial were a Rayland man facing pandering charges and a Mingo Junction man charged with severely injuring a juvenile after the child allegedly disrespected his grandmother. Grand jurors returned a four-count indictment against Jerek Quinn Wesley, 36, of ...

Gillespie Becomes First West Virginian in Miss Wheelchair America Pageant

Community August 6, 2026

MOUNDSVILLE — Moundsville resident Heather Gillespie has been powering through life since a spinal cord injury 27 years ago, and now she is preparing to represent West Virginia on a national stage. Gillespie will become the first West Virginia resident to compete in the Miss Wheelchair ...

Second Saturday to feature New Age Adenas, Aristotle Jones

Community August 6, 2026

WEIRTON — The penultimate Second Saturday event of the summer is scheduled for this weekend at the Weirton Event Center. Organized by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, the event will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday and feature performances by New Age Adenas and Aristotle Jones, The Appalachian Soul Man. Based in Wheeling, New Age Adenas features Mary Blake, Eric Wellman and Greg Pawlack. The band’s name comes from the Adena people, known for the burial mounds throughout the region, and the group performs original music along with unique versions of songs by artists ...

Brooke County considering change in 911 employee scheduling

Local News August 6, 2026

WELLSBURG — Brooke County officials are considering an adjustment to the scheduling and pay structure for the county’s 911 employees. Commissioners were scheduled to consider a proposal during their regular meeting Wednesday to change the pay structure for all 911 employees from salary to ...

United Way helps students step into new school year with fresh shoes

Local News August 6, 2026

WELLSBURG – The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is helping area youth get ready for the school year. Representatives of the organization were in Wellsburg, Wednesday, to kick off the distribution for its annual Lace Up for Kids program. Lace Up for Kids offers an opportunity for ...

Event set to celebrate World's Largest Teapot

Community August 6, 2026

CHESTER — For more than a decade, the Chester community has rallied around its famous roadside landmark, and this Saturday, residents and visitors will once again gather to celebrate the World's Largest Teapot. Teapot Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and will feature ...