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Bethany College Receives $2.2M Federal Grant

BETHANY— Bethany College has received more than $2 million to renovate its library, creating a spot for centralized services. Bethany College has been awarded $2,200,154 through the 2023 Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant. This grant aims to propel Bethany College ...

Police Reports

OHIO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Elm Grove Crossing, Wheeling, warning for illegal U-turn. At 4:18 a.m. Wednesday, Pogues Run Road, Clearview, deputy checked on a vehicle parked along Pogues Run Road. The vehicle was unoccupied and appeared to have been there ...

Ohio County Commissioners Deny Sheriff’s Office Funds for Body Cameras

Ohio County commissioners have decided that since body cameras aren’t required for deputies, they won’t fund their purchase and the department should look within their budget to find the needed money. Last month, employees with the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department appeared before the ...

Attempted Break-In at WesBanco Arena Fails

Police are investigating what appeared to be an attempted break-in at WesBanco Arena that occurred sometime overnight between Monday and Tuesday. Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority Executive Director Kelly Tucker said damage was discovered to one of the large glass panels ...

Moundsville Council May Hold Town Hall on Crime Issues

Moundsville officials may soon hold a town hall-style meeting regarding crime and other issues in the city. Moundsville City Manager Rick Healy asked members of City Council on Tuesday if they would OK him organizing the meeting. Council also approved setting the city’s Trick-or-Treat ...