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Marshall Co. Schools administrator, former teacher indicted

Community July 16, 2026

The former McNinch Elementary teacher and the Marshall County Schools administrator arrested in connection with a 2025 student abuse case both were indicted by a Marshall County grand jury on multiple felonies. Former teacher Kiersten Moses was indicted on four felony counts of battery on a disabled child, one felony count child abuse and one felony count of strangulation, as well as two misdemeanor counts of maltreatment. Moses originally was arrested on charges that she grabbed a 6-year-old girl with nonverbal autism by the neck and squeezing. Marshall County Prosecutor Joe Canestraro ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings July 16, 2026

Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Woman injured, charges filed: A motorcyclist was taken into custody Sunday after he allegedly lost control of his bike and crashed in the 2600 block of Sunset Boulevard, injuring his female passenger. Police said Luke Hartman, 23, 111 George St., Mingo Junction, was charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, reckless operation, fictitious plates and expired plates. A witness claimed they’d seen the woman exit the Midtown Speedway carrying beer. When they left the parking lot, Hartman allegedly accelerated quickly, causing him to ...

JeffCo Community Playground aims to create inclusive space for children of all abilities

Local News July 16, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Eliminating barriers that prevent children with disabilities from interacting with other children is the goal of a project planned for the city's West End. That mission is driving efforts to raise the money needed to bring the JeffCo Community Playground to Jim Wood ...

Fourth rabid raccoon prompts renewed warning in Brooke County

Local News July 16, 2026

WELLSBURG — Brooke County health officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as additional cases of rabies continue to be identified in the county. "Unfortunately, we've had another rabid raccoon," Brooke County Health Administrator Mike Bolen reported during Tuesday's meeting of the Brooke County Commission. The latest case is part of a series of rabid animals found in the county, with most cases occurring in the Bethany area. In May, Bolen said two cases had been confirmed there, with a third announced only a few weeks later. "That makes four total," Bolen said of the ...

Weirton police issues warrant in murder case

Local News July 16, 2026

WEIRTON – Weirton police have issued a warrant as part of the investigation into an alleged murder in the city's downtown Tuesday. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush, in a statement issued Wednesday morning, announced a warrant had been issued for David Barger, 69, following the death of his wife, Donna Barger. Weirton officers responded to 3931 Grant St. at approximately 2:24 p.m. Tuesday, after receiving a request for a welfare check at the property. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Donna Barger, 70, inside the home. David Barger also was inside the home, Kush ...

Housing project gets recommendation in Weirton

Local News July 16, 2026

WEIRTON — A planned housing development received approval for a variance from the Weirton Planning Commission on Wednesday, allowing construction of three single-family homes to move forward. Yiğit Arnaz of Locust Development LLC requested a subdivision variance for reduced minimum lot ...