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Brooke County BoE welcomes Fatima Smuck

WELLSBURG — The newest member of the Brooke County Board of Education said she is looking forward to making education a good experience for district students. "I'm really excited about this opportunity," Fatima Smuck said after Monday's board meeting. "I've been in education for most of my ...

Andrew Griffin’s double murder trial begins in Belmont County

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Prosecutors in Andrew Isaac Griffin's double-murder trial claim Griffin was driven to kill his business partner Thomas Strussion and his wife Angela Strussion for money and revenge. Meanwhile, Griffin's attorney claimed the prosecution's case is anchored by unreliable ...

Fields of Faith draws 250 to Harding Stadium

STEUBENVILLE — Approximately 250 people gathered at Harding Stadium Sunday evening for the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith event, an evening of music, dance, personal testimonies and prayer led by young people from throughout the Ohio Valley. Despite chilly temperatures, students, families, church groups and community members came together for the free event, which provided middle school and high school students an opportunity to publicly share their Christian faith and encourage their peers. "All I can say is wow! What an incredible night!" said Bobbyjon ...

Jefferson County names new JFS director

STEUBENVILLE—Jefferson County has a new Job & Family Services Director in waiting. Jeffrey Felton, a Follansbee resident, will take the reins Dec. 1, succeeding Michelle Santin who is retiring after nearly 25 years of combined service. The Bergholz native graduated in 1974 from Brooke High ...

Stanton Collection Honors One Of Its Own

HAMMONDSVILLE-Stanton Elementary School is pulling together to help others and carry on the legacy of one of its own with a collection for local cancer patients. The student council has organized a Cancer Hope Kit drive in the memory of Carolyn Byers, a paraprofessional who served at the ...