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Mingo Junction crash injures five teens

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MINGO JUNCTION — Five teens ages 13 to 17 were injured early Monday after the Ford Ranger they were in went over a guardrail at the intersection of Logan Avenue and Commerce Street, careened down an embankment and caught fire. Three of the youths were flown by medical helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital, Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Robert Bodo said. Three of the teens were believed to be riding in the bed of the truck when the driver lost control. Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies reported one of the juveniles was located “in the brush injured, below the truck.” Another was ...

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CHARLESTON – A former teacher and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates has been indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts related to grooming and sexual activity with a minor. Elliott Pritt, 36, of Oak Hill, is charged with sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and enticement of a child, and tampering with a witness, victim or informant, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Moore Capito. Pritt was arrested July 22 on the enticement charge and resigned from the House less than a week later. He was elected in ...

Tourism marketing opportunities expand for top of West Virginia CVB

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Tourism Marketing Opportunities Expand for Top of West Virginia CVB WELLSBURG — The Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau will have more opportunities to market the region following a presentation Tuesday to the Brooke County Commission. CVB Executive Director Rachel Keeney ...

Final Wellsburg block party of the year set for Friday

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WELLSBURG – The final block party of the year is fast approaching. Organized by the Wellsburg Urban Redevelopment Authority, it will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, on Charles Street near the Wellsburg Town Square. Festivities will include live entertainment by Jason Treuman, food and refreshments by Taters Food Truck, Rusty Bull Taco Co., and Carenbauer Distributing. Headline sponsors include Jimmy Willis, House of Delegates; the Kookie Jar; Puskarich Accounting and Tax LLC; Almost Heaven Family Dentistry; Carenbauer Distributing; and state Sen. Ryan Weld. Additional support is ...

Drivers urged to watch for students as school year begins

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WEIRTON — With school back in session, area law enforcement agencies are urging drivers to stay vigilant for students waiting at bus stops or walking to school. Brooke County students return to the classroom today, with Hancock County Schools beginning the school year Monday. “We would ...

Ark expands Sycamore's reach

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WINTERSVILLE — Since it was founded around a decade ago, the Sycamore Youth Center has continued to expand across the area. It grew by a little more Wednesday, when the ribbon was cut as part of the grand opening at its newest location, the Ark. "We're very excited to expand into the ...