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Frustrations Mount Over Wheeling’s Homeless Camps: Local Woman Asks, “How Is This Helping Anyone?”

WHEELING, W.Va. - The City of Wheeling and multiple social services organizations provide resources to the area homeless population, but are their measures helping...

Weirton Man Among 135 Arrested Including Priest, Teacher & Cop in ‘Operation Next Door’ Crackdown on Human Trafficking Across Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A statewide human trafficking operation conducted last week by more than 100 law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of 135...

Howard’s Diamond Center Sparkles in the River News Business Spotlight

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. - For more than a century, Howard’s Diamond Center has been a trusted name in fine jewelry for the Ohio Valley....

Bond Revoked for Man Accused of Animal Feeding, Littering on Wheeling Island

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — An Ohio County magistrate judge has revoked the bond of Arvindbha Patel, who is accused of repeatedly feeding animals and...

Person falls asleep in his car in front of hotel: 168 sheriff’s calls this week

HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio - Harrison County Sheriff Mark Touville released the department's latest law enforcement call log: Sept. 22nd, 2025 @ 0800 hrs to Sept....

Two Martins Ferry Juveniles Arrested After Vehicle Theft Spanning Three States

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Police say two juveniles were taken into custody Sunday after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Martins Ferry and driving it...

Car Pulled from Water at Bellaire Marina

BELLAIRE, Ohio — Crews pulled a submerged car from the water at the Bellaire Marina on Saturday after it was discovered with sonar equipment. Authorities...

Judge Clears Way for $5 Million Grant to St. Joseph the Worker College

KANAWHA COUNTY — A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has ruled that St. Joseph the Worker College, located in Steubenville, Ohio, may move forward with...

Jefferson County Woman Appointed to State Board by Ohio Governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has made the following appointments: Tammi E. Middleton of Toronto (Jefferson Co.) has been appointed to the Children and...

Chronic Absenteeism Drops Statewide, But Some Local Schools Still Struggle

OHIO — Chronic absenteeism in Ohio schools is on the decline, but new data from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce shows that...
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