NEW CUMBERLAND — A former Hancock County sheriff's deputy who was sentenced to prison in February for possession of child pornography could be released as early as Aug. 5. That's when a parole hearing has been scheduled for Patrick J. Hoder. Circuit Judge David Sims on Feb. 5 had ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Larry Allen Harvey was sentenced Monday to four years, six months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of making terroristic threats. The 18-year-old threatened to detonate bombs at Walmart, Sheetz, Kroger, Whiteside Auto, Unified Bank, Texas Roadhouse, Denny's ...
WELLSBURG — A coach who earned state recognition and students who excelled in athletics and the arts were recognized during Monday's meeting of the Brooke County Board of Education. Michelle Scherich, the Brooke High School cheerleading coach, was honored for being named the 2025-26 West ...
FOLLANSBEE — A long-planned water system improvement project is set to get under way in the Follansbee area, with the official announcement made Monday by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Several dozen area residents, city and business officials gathered in the Follansbee Community House Monday ...
WEIRTON – It was a celebration of similarities and difference, and all the ways they can bring people together, Saturday, as Weirton held its third-annual Disability Independence Celebration. Area residents gathered at the Weirton Event Center for an afternoon of games, live entertainment, ...
Sixteen-year-olds in Ohio would be allowed to vote in nonfederal elections under a proposed constitutional amendment that would lower the state’s legal voting age of 18. “Democracy is at its strongest when we encourage lifelong habits of civic engagement," said Rep. Chris Glassburn, D-North Olmsted, one of the sponsors of the legislation. “Sixteen-year-olds are contributing members of society, and their perspectives deserve representation. Empowering them to participate in elections fosters responsibility and ensures their interests are reflected in the decisions that will shape ...
