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Grand jurors indict 16, including Mingo man facing vehicular homicide charge

STEUBENVILLE — A Mingo Junction man who was allegedly drunk when he crashed into another vehicle head-on, killing one man and injuring another, was ordered by a Jefferson County grand jury Wednesday to stand trial. Grand jurors indicted a total of 16 people, among them a Wintersville man ...

Griffin found guilty on all charges in double-murder trial

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Andrew Isaac Griffin was found guilty by a Belmont County jury Wednesday of murdering his former Salsa Joe’s business partner Thomas Strussion and Strussion’s wife Angela Strussion and setting fire to their Trails End Drive home near Belmont on September, 21, ...

New Cumberland to study possible E-bike regulations

NEW CUMBERLAND – City officials are discussing the potential of instituting regulations on the use of electric bikes on New Cumberland's streets and other public spaces. Andrea Everly of the New Cumberland Park Board, approached City Council during its meeting Monday with concerns following ...

Cancer survivor starts support group for patients, survivors and caregivers

STEUBENVILLE — A peer-to-peer support group Gene Zrinyi is forming does not have a name yet, but it does have a clear purpose: To serve area residents who are cancer patients, cancer survivors or their caregivers. Its first meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. today at First Westminster ...

Local Briefs for Nov. 5

Edison band varsity show set RICHMOND — The Edison High School Wildcat Band will hold its annual varsity show to conclude the season today. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium and is free and open to the public but donations will be accepted. Director Matthew Ohlin said the 57-member band will perform tunes from artists such as Led Zeppelin, the Warning, the Pretty Reckless, Panic! At the Disco, Macklemore, Fall Out Boy, Bobby Brown, Paramore and others. "Featuring the full setlist from the 2026 season, the show gives Wildcat band fans the chance to hear ...