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Toronto man dies in SR 152 crash

Community September 10, 2026

RICHMOND — A Toronto man was killed Tuesday following a single-vehicle crash near Richmond. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, James A. Clark, 70, was driving a 2024 Jeep Gladiator north on state Route 152 at about 4:26 p.m. when the vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, overturned and struck a tree. Clark was pronounced dead at the scene by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Multiple emergency crews responded including the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Belvedere, Unionport, Hopedale and Wintersville Fire Departments. The crash remains under ...

Catholic Central Keeps Pace Before Maroon Knights Pull Away

Local News September 9, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The Catholic Central boys' soccer team battled rival Wheeling Central for about 70 minutes of play, however, the Maroon Knights took control thanks to a 10-minute stretch of game time. The Maroon Knights tallied a goal with about three minutes left to play in the first half, ...

Several Ohio Valley Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Local News September 9, 2026

A student from Steubenville High School joined several students from across the Ohio Valley in finding their names on the prestigious list of National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, which were announced Wednesday. Steubenville's Cole Carey joined five Wheeling Park High School seniors and ...

West Virginia takes ‘significant step forward’ in campaign to host federal nuclear campus

Local News September 9, 2026

CHARLESTON – After a campaign led by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia is now being added to a list of states up for consideration for a nuclear lifecycle innovation campus, though environmental advocates have concerns. Morrisey – flanked by state Office of Energy Director Nicholas ...

Weld wants tougher laws after Brooke principal arrest

Local News September 9, 2026

WHEELING — The recent arrest of Brooke High School’s principal has one West Virginia lawmaker wanting to amend current state code pertaining to secret recordings and privacy. Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, wants to toughen offenses from misdemeanors to felonies. Suspended Principal Eric ...

Young leaders begin their journey

Local News September 9, 2026

Craig Howell Members of the Youth Leadership Weirton Class of 2027 kicked off their program Tuesday morning, gathering at Christ United Methodist Church for the program's True Colors session. The session focused on similarities and differences amongst personality traits and how they may ...