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Marriage applications

The following marriage applications have been filed in Jefferson County: Aaron Alan Pearch and Leigh Anne Kovach, both of Wintersville Darius James Hill and Joscelyn Renae Thomoson, both of Steubenville Christopher Denbleyker of Midland, Pa., and Eric Marie Bates of Wintersville Aaron Patrick Clutter of Toronto and Tracy Lee Cooper of Wintersville Aarron Levi Williams of Wheeling and Ashley Marie Layman of Amsterdam Blaine Elliott Freeman and Mackenzie Rae Reynolds, both of Empire Joshua John Bracone of Mingo Junction and Katren Shenouda Shenouda of Pittsburgh James ...

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Steubenville Police Stupid is as stupid does: An Empire resident traveling with his girlfriend and child on John Scott Highway at Sunset Boulevard told police a man in a white Toyota Tundra was tailgating him so he “slammed on his breaks and the truck nearly struck him,” Monday. He said both vehicles continued up the hill and he let the truck pass him, but then the tailgater pulled to the side of the road so he would have to go past and once they made it to the light he claims the Tundra driver “rolled down his window and pulled out a handgun.” He said he “heard the handgun ...

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West Virginia State Police Charged: Marcus D. Mossor, 39, 2222 Mariana St., Wellsburg, driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance, passing with oncoming traffic, improperly equipped vehicle, Friday. Charged: Mark A. Galiano, 51, 1672 McCords Hill Road Wellsburg, driving while suspended, no proof of insurance and improperly equipped vehicle, Sunday. Wellsburg Police Charged: Randy P. Barnhart, 39, 515 Highland Ave., Steubenville, domestic battery, Friday. Weirton Police Charged: Tyler A. Law, 22, 3601 Beaumont Drive, domestic battery, ...

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Steubenville Police Violence reported: A city resident was booked into the Jefferson County Jail after an alleged domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Rosslyn Boulevard involving a firearm, Friday. Police said Nathaniel V. Flesher, 26, is facing charges of domestic violence and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle. When they got there, police said a male was sitting in his vehicle with a stab wound to his back and was taken to the hospital for treatment. No further details were available. Running around: A disturbance was reported at a residence in the 800 block of ...