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Weirton man in custody following Thursday night pursuit
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (116+ words) WEIRTON " A Weirton resident is in the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail following a pursuit with multiple law enforcement agencies Thursday night. Coletin Blaze Adamson, 20, is facing charges of fleeing with reckless indifference, fleeing from police on foot, two counts…...
Wintersville council OKs cameras, honors Indian Creek girls basketball
4+ day, 57+ min ago (736+ words) Ross Gallabrese HONORED " The Indian Creek High School girls basketball team, which advanced to the Division IV Elite 8, was recognized during Thursday's meeting of Wintersville Village Council. Coach Steve Eft, left, accepted the recognition from Mayor Mike Petrella. WINTERSVILLE " Village…...
Military veteran in distress found safe in Belmont County
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (215+ words) A military veteran in distress was found safe after fleeing into the woods near High Ridge Road in St. Clairsville, Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack said. Zusack said the Ohio State Highway Patrol originally got a call early Saturday morning…...
Red Shoes" Sheehan case to block rules limiting judicial candidate statements fails
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (498+ words) CHARLESTON " A Wheeling attorney who has yet again thrown his name in the hat for a seat on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals lost a federal case this week seeking to overturn state rules that put limits on…...
A day in court for Steubenville students
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (483+ words) Linda Harris CLOSER LOOK " Students from Steubenville City Schools take a closer look at Jefferson County Common Pleas Judge Michelle Miller's gavel. STEUBENVILLE " Jefferson County Common Pleas Judge Michelle Miller may have faced her toughest crowd this week " two dozen…...
Belmont County bomb threat suspect's case moved to Common Pleas Court
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (271+ words) ST. CLAIRSVILLE " The 18-year-old accused of calling in bomb threats to several Belmont County businesses will see his case moved to Belmont County Common Pleas court following his indictment by a grand jury. Larry Allen Harvey was set to have…...
Two arrested in Brooke County on child neglect charges after 1-month-old's death
1+ week, 1+ day ago (385+ words) Hope Taylor, left, and Caleb Decapio FOLLANSBEE " Two Brooke County residents are facing felony child neglect charges after their 1-month-old baby was found unresponsive Wednesday morning and later declared dead. Caleb Shane Decapio, 21, and Hope Lynn Taylor, 20, each face 28 counts…...
Grand jury returns indictments in drug, intimidation cases
1+ week, 1+ day ago (473+ words) STEUBENVILLE " A Sherman Avenue resident who allegedly threatened an individual who had provided information to police was among four people indicted Wednesday by a Jefferson County grand jury. Grand jurors ordered Shannon Lamont White, 48, of 952 Sherman Ave. , to stand trial…...
Cross set to retire from Brooke County Prosecutor's Office
1+ week, 2+ day ago (495+ words) Craig Howell IN SESSION " The Brooke County Commission convened for its weekly meeting Tuesday, with County Clerk Kim Barbetta, left, Commissioner Tom Diserio and Commissioner Stacey Wise taking part. WELLSBURG " There will be some changes coming to the Brooke County…...
Harrison County Shooting Suspect Dead After Manhunt
1+ week, 2+ day ago (376+ words) CADIZ " What began with what authorities have described as a routine traffic stop Monday morning turned into a high-speed chase, three officer-involved shootings and a manhunt that extended well into the evening, and ended with the suspect's death. Michael W. Decker,…...