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Four seeking three Toronto Council seats

TORONTO — Toronto voters will be asked in Tuesday’s election to choose from four candidates for three at large seats on Toronto Council. They are: incumbents Michael Burkey of 1002 South River Ave., Lawrence Glenn of 1100 Madison Ave., Ron Holmes of 631 North Fourth St. and challenger ...

Weirton man sentenced in sexual abuse case

WELLSBURG — A Weirton man Monday was sentenced to 30 to 60 years of incarceration for the sexual abuse of a child in his care. Joshua Hoit, 39, also was sentenced to 50 years of supervised probation following his release from prison by 1st Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jason Cuomo. Hoit ...

Edison lighting upgrade nears completion

HAMMONDSVILLE — Edison Local Board of Education members learned that the district’s ongoing lighting project is nearing completion. Superintendent Bill Beattie informed officials during the Oct. 21 session that a $330,000 safety lighting plan had concluded at Edison High School and work ...

Wellsburg city manager search under way

WELLSBURG — The search for a new city manager is under way, with Wellsburg Council members making plans to interview eight applicants for the position on Nov. 10 and 13. Pending availability of at least a majority of council members, the panel on Tuesday made plans to conduct interviews in ...

Area departments among grant recipients

COLUMBUS — Two area organizations are among 13 from across the state who will share in the first public safety grant program funded by the NiSource Charitable Foundation, officials with Columbia Gas of Ohio said Tuesday. The Richmond and Rayland volunteer departments were each selected to ...

Rehabilitation center has a new medical director

WHEELING — The Easterseals Rehabilitation Center has its new medical director. Dr. David Mosman, a pediatrician at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, is succeeding Dr. Ellen Kitts — who retired in July after 40 years in the position. Dr. Jill Bradshaw provided interim patient care in the ...