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JCESC Road to Success reaches milestone with 500th student driver

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Educational Service Center Road to Success program has proven its worth, now celebrating the 500th student who has taken the course and will go on to earn a driver’s license. Active since September 2024, Road to Success instructors are based in Steubenville City Schools, the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, Toronto City Schools, Harrison Hills City Schools, Buckeye Local, Indian Creek, Edison Local and Carrollton Exempted Village Schools. The program also serves students attending online schools and local colleges. Instructors include ...

Bridgeport introduces new principal, staff members ahead of school year

BRIDGEPORT — Aaron Marovich will take the reins as principal of Bridgeport Middle School this fall as the newest member of the Bridgeport Exempted Village School District leadership team. The board of education welcomed him during its recent meeting, where he introduced himself and shared ...

Legacy of WWII bombardier lives on in Warwood

WHEELING — More than 80 years after being killed in action during a bombing mission over Germany in World War II, 2nd Lt. William E. Neuman’s community and a new generation of family members gathered in his home neighborhood of Warwood to salute his life and service to his ...

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

— 11:23 p.m. Tuesday, a caller from Pine Lake Trailer Court on National Road in Morristown reported that a male was texting her, violating a temporary protection order. Officers responded and reported that the text messages were not threatening in nature. This was an issue between a landlord and tenant. — 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to Aldi’s on Addie Way in St. Clairsville for a report of people throwing items into a dumpster fire. One male was taken into custody and transported to jail. Joseph Anthony Ritchie was booked into the Belmont County Jail on charges of ...

Shadyside celebrates America’s 250

Photos by Kayla Van Dyne Parade participants make their way around Shadyside's historic loop during the village's America 250 parade Saturday. The procession opened a daylong celebration featuring patriotic festivities, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and activities for all ages.

Griffin murder trial preparations continue

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As trial for alleged double murderer Andrew Isaac Griffin looms closer, Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter is looking to accommodate both the victims’ and Griffin’s families. Griffin appeared in Belmont County Common Pleas Court Friday morning. Griffin is accused of ...