Crime

Ex-Wheeling Business Owner Admits to $277K COVID Relief Fraud

WHEELING, W.Va. — A former Wheeling business owner has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $277,456 in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Bradley Temple, 48, of Delray...

West Virginia Cemetery Owner Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges

A West Virginia cemetery owner has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges in a case described by prosecutors as a different kind of...

Ohio Valley man gets additional prison time for having shank in jail

COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio — A Wellsville man sentenced last week for a shooting that injured a teenager has received an additional year in prison...

Wheeling Physician Sentenced to Federal Prison

WHEELING, WV — A Wheeling-based physician has been sentenced to federal prison following a conviction on fraud-related charges. Nitesh Ratnakar, who operated Valley Gastroenterology in...

AG Yost Warns Ohioans of Text Scam Claiming Outstanding Parking, Toll Fines

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns about a scam involving text messages that claim recipients owe unpaid parking or toll fines...

Principal Resigns After Inappropriate Contact Allegations

WHEELING, W.Va. - An administrator with Ohio County Schools has resigned amid reports of inappropriate physical contact with a student. District officials did not confirm...

Man Waives Speedy Trial in Case Involving Death of Pregnant Woman in East Liverpool

COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio - A 20-year-old man accused in the deaths of his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child has waived his right to...

Police Seek Driver of Pickup That Reached 120 MPH on I-70

GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a pickup truck that allegedly reached speeds of 120...

Shadyside to Begin Fining ‘Nuisance Properties’ $100 Per Day

SHADYSIDE, Ohio — The Village of Shadyside will begin issuing fines Friday for properties deemed to be nuisances. Mike Meintel, mayor of Shadyside, told Shadyside...

Police Seek Public’s Help in Substation Vandalism That Cut Power to Thousands

WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling Police Department continues to investigate vandalism at an electrical substation that temporarily knocked out power to thousands of residents. Officials said...
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