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Brooke County to seek new sheriff’s department vehicles

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Sheriff’s Department will continue its annual fleet update after county commissioners approved a request Tuesday to seek bids for two new vehicles. Commissioners authorized the sheriff’s department to advertise for the purchase and upfitting of the ...

Two Hospitalized Following I-470 Crash That Snarled Traffic For Hours

Two people reportedly were hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash that completely blocked traffic on Interstate 470 West in Ohio for more than an hour and slowed traffic for several hours. The Ohio State Highway Patrol could not be reached for comment as of Tuesday evening, but the ...

Man killed in officer-involved shooting identified

STEUBENVILLE — Authorities have released the name of the man who was killed in Sunday's officer-involved shooting in the 900 block of Brady Avenue. Matthew Metzger, 36, of Wintersville was identified as the person killed in the incident that happened after he allegedly brandished a gun, ...

‘Freedom isn’t free’

WINTERSVILLE — Mike Petrella offered a reminder of what Memorial Day stands for. "We always remember that freedom isn't free, and we honor our fallen heroes. Today is not a day off from work, it's not a day about a barbecue, it's not a day to go swimming. It is a day to remember why you are ...

McAllister reminds residents of Memorial Day’s true meaning

WEIRTON — A local pastor and veteran took time Monday to remind area residents about the true meaning of Memorial Day. The Rev. Rudy McAllister, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church who served 34 years in the U.S. Air Force, including tours during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert ...

What we know and don’t know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war

CAIRO (AP) — The United States and Iran appear to be closing in on a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations are "proceeding nicely," while reiterating his warning that fighting would resume if no deal is reached. It is ...