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Fatal motorcycle crash in Belmont County

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A juvenile male from the Dayton area was killed Saturday in a motorcycle crash on County Road 214 near County Road 30, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the teen was traveling west on County Road 214 on a Kawasaki ZX6R when he failed to negotiate a left-hand curve. The motorcycle struck a guardrail before colliding with a tree. The rider sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead. Belmont County Coroner Amanda Fisher said the victim's identity will not be released because he was under the age of 18. The Ohio State Highway ...

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 ...