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Cowser named assistant principal at Indian Creek High School

Community June 25, 2026

WINTERSVILLE — A familiar face will return to Indian Creek High School this fall, this time in a leadership role. The Indian Creek Local School District has named Matt Cowser assistant principal at Indian Creek High School. Cowser, a 2010 Indian Creek graduate, will replace Keith Swearingen, who is moving to Indian Creek Middle School as principal. For Cowser, the appointment marks a return to the school where he once walked the halls as a student and where his father, Stephen Cowser, served as both assistant principal and principal. Stephen Cowser currently serves as president of ...

Local provider among 455 defendants charged in $6.5 billion health care fraud sweep

Local News June 25, 2026

WHEELING – The Northern District of West Virginia is among dozens of federal jurisdictions participating in a nationwide health care fraud enforcement action that resulted in charges against 455 defendants tied to more than $6.5 billion in alleged fraudulent claims, federal officials announced Tuesday. U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey said the district announced civil settlements with two defendants as part of the 2026 Department of Justice National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated effort spanning 56 federal districts and 45 states and territories. Officials said the local ...

Weirton Rotary Club awards scholarships to local graduates

Local News June 25, 2026

WEIRTON – Members of the Weirton Rotary Club honored four recent high school graduates for their accomplishments, while giving them some additional support as they head into their college career. Each year the club selects four graduates – one each from Weir, Madonna, Brooke, and Oak Glen ...

Follow-up inspection at Fort Steuben Mall uncovers worsening conditions, city officials say

Local News June 25, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Fort Steuben Mall conditions worsen, inspector reports more violations A follow-up inspection at the Fort Steuben Mall has uncovered worsening conditions and “even more problems,” Chief Building Official Tim Maurer reported Wednesday. The initial inspection in April ...

Open house set at Bergholz library

Local News June 25, 2026

BERGHOLZ — One community's Fourth of July Celebration will include the chance to get an early look at a new facility. When the Independence Day presentation in Bergholz ends, residents will have the chance to tour the newest branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson ...

Hancock Schools review personnel moves

Local News June 24, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND — Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education focused heavily on personnel matters. Jennifer Marchese, director of personnel, led Monday’s meeting in place of Superintendent Walter Saunders, who joined by telephone. She reminded those in attendance that all ...