Marshall Co. Teacher, Husband Killed At Home; Suspect Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting

October 2, 2026

MOUNDSVILLE — A 25-year-old Moundsville man shot and killed a John Marshall High School teacher and her husband early Thursday morning because of past grievances and his interest in their juvenile daughter, said Marshall County…

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UPDATE: More Details Released In Marshall Co. Double Homicide, Officer-Involved Shooting

MOUNDSVILLE — A 25-year-old Moundsville man shot and killed a John Marshall High School teacher and her husband early Thursday…

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Obituaries

JUDITH 'JUDY' WIATER

Judith Ann “Judy” Wiater of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away Sept. 27 at age 79.…

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Martha Yocum, 68, of Wheeling, WV, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Arrangements in care of Altmeyer…

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Sharon L. Ellison, 84, of Wheeling, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2026. Services will be…

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