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David “Mope” Boyd, 65, Piney Fork
Police Beat
Jefferson County Sheriff
Wild life: A Rayland woman told deputies she was trying to trap a raccoon “but ended up catching a baby bobcat” March 29. Deputies said ODNR dispatches stated they “would get a wild life ...
WHEELING – The annual Easter distribution of food at Bethlehem Apostolic Church in North Wheeling has found a new sponsor.
The Health Plan announced it will sponsor the event, set to take place beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at the North Wheeling Community Dream Center.
Meanwhile, the church ...
WEIRTON – After a multi-month search, the Mary H. Weir Public Library has a new executive director.
The library's board of directors, Tuesday, announced the selection of Philip Neilson to head the library into its next chapter.
Neilson currently serves as the youth services librarian at ...
WEIRTON – Reportedly illegal and unregistered products were seized from several area businesses recently, following a two-day joint operation by local law enforcement which included compliance checks, underage and undercover purchases of hemp products.
As a result of alleged violations ...
WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University’s 10th-annual Topper Day of Giving, held March 25, generated more than $335,000 in support of students, programs, and campus initiatives.
The effort surpassed its $300,000 goal and brought together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the ...
Arrests made in copper theft
CHESTER – Two area residents have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of copper and other materials.
James Arthur Chappell, 40, of Chester, and Eric Thomas Boyer, 56, of Burgettstown were taken into custody Monday following the execution of a ...