BARNESVILLE — The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that Denise Adkins Leach will serve as its new director. A Barnesville native, Leach has three decades of experience as an educator, mentor and organizer. She said she plans to bring her local passion, leadership ...
ELKINS - Emergency workers performed water rescues in both Randolph and Barbour counties Sunday after severe storms caused flooding in the local area. Flooding in the Montrose area of Randolph County area forced officials to rescue a family who were stranded in their home by high water, ...
WHEELING – The city of Wheeling is slated to move forward with renovations of fire stations throughout the city utilizing more than $1.5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending approved for the upgrades. Members of Wheeling City Council are scheduled to meet for their second regular ...
SMITHFIELD — Monday's opening of the Jefferson County Fair took on a special meaning. The evening also marked the dedication of the Parkinson Show Arena at the Friendship Park fairgrounds. Dedicated in memory of John and Judee Parkinson, longtime fair participants and supporters, the ...
WHEELING — Although students will not return to classrooms in Ohio County Schools until Aug. 26, district officials are already preparing for the start of the new school year. Principals, secretaries and administrative staff members are available at school buildings to answer questions, address concerns and assist families enrolling new students. Families are encouraged to contact their child’s school before visiting to begin the enrollment process. Required documents include birth certificates, medical records, proof of residency, such as a utility bill, and any custody or legal ...
STEUBENVILLE — At least five people have filed written objections with Jefferson County Probate Judge Frank Noble Jr. over plans by Woda Cooper Companies to disinter remains from the former Catholic cemetery atop Washington Street hill. The letters ask Noble to require a “complete, ...
