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— 10:28 p.m. Thursday: A caller from an address on Patterson Hill Road in Bellaire reported that her back door had been kicked in. No one was inside. An officer responded. The door was secured, and they were to advise the manager of the apartments. The complainant just wanted the report of a breaking and entering on file. — 9:27 p.m. Thursday: A male on Pike Street in Neffs reported that two males shot at him and left in white vans. The complainant named the males who he said shot at him. Several officers responded, as did units from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Bellaire Police ...

Wheeling celebrates Juneteenth

WHEELING — Commemorating Juneteenth is not just about looking back at history, but also seeing the parallels with today’s world and appreciating past sacrifices, according to local speakers. A beautiful day Friday brought the public to Market Plaza in downtown Wheeling for a Juneteenth ...

Dean Martin Festival keeps the music and memories alive

STEUBENVILLE — Ask any one of the thousands of people why they have come to Steubenville this weekend for the 30th annual Dean Martin Hometown Festival and you will likely get several answers. There is one, though, that just about everyone will include. That is the quality of his ...

Steubenville community ‘sharing culture and history’ on Juneteenth

STEUBENVILLE — Residents turned out Friday for Steubenville’s Juneteenth celebration, a two-day event featuring music, food and fun. The festivities kicked off at noon Friday with a community parade featuring the Big Red band and children and adults carrying the festival’s official 10th ...

Benwood fire destroys structure

BENWOOD – A residential structure in Benwood was reduced to rubble during a Friday morning fire. Members of the Benwood Fire Department first arrived on the scene at 4800 Water St. at 5:47 a.m. They saw heavy fire coming out of three sides of the building, and two exposures, explained Jade ...

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Bellaire finance committee meeting set June 17 BELLAIRE – The Village of Bellaire will hold a Finance Committee meeting, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held on the second floor of the municipal building. WHEELING TOWNSHIP Wheeling Twp. to hold public meeting ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Wheeling Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the township budget on June 29 at 6 p.m. at 71240 Main St., St. Clairsville. The hearing will be held in Fairpoint. The end-of-the-month regular township meeting will immediately follow. JVS Board to meet June ...