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Brooke County Sheriff Charged: Christopher Wheat, 31, 110 White Bell Circle, Wellsburg, grand larceny, conspiring to commit grand larceny and destruction of property, Saturday. Charged: Jenilee A. Christie, 44, 202 Center Ave., Follansbee, violation of domestic violence bond condition, ...

Wells parade

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Kindergarten pupils at Wells Academy led a parade down the hallway Nov. 7 after they reached their classroom goal of mastering letters. Teacher Kaitlin Levi said approximately 50 students have spent the past few months completing their Success for All reading program. Levi stated the pupils ...

Community news from around the area

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Communities to talk PFAS WEIRTON — The Ohio County Solid Waste Authority will be sharing information with the public regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, referred to as PFAS, during two local community action planning meetings. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that do not ...

Ohio’s law to ban foreign money stands

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An Ohio law to ban foreign money to promote ballot measures in the state will stand. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the ban gives voters peace of mind as the potential for more and more ballot measures to come to a vote increases. “The ...

Outdoor skating rink set to return

Local News

STEUBENVILLE — The Rink at Franciscan Square will open for public ice skating at 4 p.m. Friday, officials with the Franciscan University of Steubenville have announced. Tri-State Area residents will be able to skate under twinkling lights in a festive winter wonderland, toast marshmallows ...

Brooke students pitch inventions and win grant for food pantry

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WELLSBURG — Five Brooke High School students pitched their ideas for two inventions at a state contest last week and came away not only with $2,500 to develop their ideas but $25,000 for the food pantry at their school. Each student also received a $100 Amazon gift card. Two teams ...