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Hanni crashes vehicle into an Arby’s in Bridgeport

Appeals Court Judge Mark A. Hanni crashed his vehicle into a Bridgeport fast-food restaurant, causing “significant damage to the structure,” according to a police report. Hanni, a 7th District Court of Appeals Court judge, was treated for “minor glass cuts” and his passenger, Zachary ...

Hancock County teachers express concern over rumored plans

NEW CUMBERLAND — Several Hancock County teachers addressed members of the county’s Board of Education and other district officials Monday over concerns of special education students possibly being included in general education environments full time beginning in the next school ...

Gala helps OVHC continue mission

WINTERSVILLE — The region's uninsured and underinsured residents have had a place to turn for health care for the past 20 years. Sunday night, the efforts that made that possible — and helped it continue to grow — were recognized as the Ohio Valley Health Center held its 20th annual ...

Archaeological consultant spotted at long-forgotten cemetery

STEUBENVILLE — A month after construction of a senior housing project was halted because grave markers were found during site preparation, archaeological consultants have been at the long-forgotten cemetery at the top of Washington Street hill to lay the groundwork for their investigation. City officials confirmed an ASC Group Inc. consultant has been in Steubenville for the initial testing. “It is my understanding that ASC Group, the archaeological firm, was (here) to investigate the site,” City Manager Mike Johnson said. “They will need to remove approximately five inches of ...

McKinley remembered for profound impact on family, community

WHEELING — Family, friends and members of the community gathered in Wheeling Monday to pay their respects to former Congressman David B. McKinley, who was remembered not only for his decades of public service but also for his love for his family and his home state of West Virginia. Hundreds ...

Brooke board OKs personnel moves

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Board of Education approved personnel recommendations and recognized several students during Monday’s meeting. Among the moves OK’d were the hiring of Maria Woodall as head girls soccer coach at Brooke High School, pending certification with the West ...