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Multiple Departments Respond to Garage Fire in Moundsville
On February 3, 2026 by River News Network StaffMARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Mutiple fire crews battled a garage fire Tuesday morning near Lafayette Ave. in Moundsville, according to the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency. The Moundsville, Glen Dale and Roberts Ridge fire units answered the call. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
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Officials Say 143 Excess Staff Positions Drove Hancock County Schools’ Financial Crisis
On February 3, 2026 by River News Network StaffNEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hancock County Schools’ state-installed administration said the district added approximately $7.7 million in expenditures between fiscal years 2024 and 2025 during its first public meeting Monday night but excessive staff levels contributed to the current fiscal failure. According to a state consulting team’s review, Hancock County Schools currently exceeds state staffing
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Gov. DeWine Announces Body Camera Grants for Ohio Valley Police Departments
On February 3, 2026 by River News Network StaffCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s office has announced a new round of funding to help local police agencies purchase body cameras, with several Ohio Valley departments set to receive grants. According to the governor’s office, Steubenville will receive just over $37,000 through the program. East Palestine and East Liverpool are each expected to
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Wheeling Police Launch Business Crime Watch Initiative
On February 3, 2026 by River News Network StaffWHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Police Department is seeking to strengthen cooperation with businesses in the downtown and Centre Market areas. Police have scheduled the first Business Crime Watch meeting for 5:50 p.m. Wednesday at police headquarters. The meeting is intended to bring law enforcement and local business owners together to discuss crime prevention and
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Ohio Fixes Marijuana Tax Distribution Errors; Local Dispensaries Generate Revenue
On February 2, 2026 by River News Network StaffCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s Department of Cannabis Control says it has corrected errors related to the first round of revenue distributions from recreational marijuana tax collections to communities with dispensaries. Updated data from the agency shows the dispensary in Richland Township, Belmont County — which opened in November — has generated slightly more than $18,000
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Trial Date Set in Belmont County Double Murder Case
On February 2, 2026 by River News Network StaffST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — The trial of Andrew Issac Griffin, who is accused of committing a double murder in Belmont County, now has a scheduled court date. Belmont County Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter set the trial for Oct. 19 during a hearing held Friday.
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New Interim Superintendent Named at St. Clairsville Schools
On February 2, 2026 by River News Network StaffST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools have named Christina Laudermilt as the district’s new interim superintendent. Laudermilt has served as assistant superintendent for the past five years. She steps into the role following the retirement of Superintendent Walt Skaggs, which became effective Jan. 31. District officials say Laudermilt will oversee day-to-day operations as
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Belmont County Prosecutor Enters Race for Common Pleas Judge as Primary Nears
On February 2, 2026 by River News Network StaffBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — As primary elections in Ohio and West Virginia approach, candidates across the region are filing the paperwork needed to enter local races. In Belmont County, Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Flanagan has announced his candidacy for Belmont County Common Pleas Court judge. Flanagan joins Barnesville attorney Mike McCormick in the race for the
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Candidates File for Major Races as West Virginia Primary Approaches
On February 2, 2026 by River News Network StaffCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Candidates across West Virginia are filing to run for state and federal offices as the primary election draws closer. Former State Senate President Jeff Kessler has filed as a Democrat to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito. In another high-profile race, current 4th District Democratic Delegate Shawn Fluharty has filed
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Seven Arrested in Wheeling Police Drug Enforcement Operation
On February 2, 2026 by River News Network StaffWHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Police Department says seven people were arrested and multiple controlled substances were seized during a special enforcement operation earlier in Jan. targeting drug activity in public housing complexes. The operation took place Jan. 16–18 and was launched after police received several online complaints from residents about suspected drug activity at