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Drug Trafficking Investigations Lead To Prison Terms

WHEELING — Two federal drug trafficking cases involving the Ohio Valley have resulted in prison sentences, including the final defendant in an operation that stretched from Cleveland to Wheeling. U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey sentenced Joshua Carney, 32, of Wheeling, to 60 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base, fentanyl and heroin, along with distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a protected location. The investigation began in January 2024 after reports of drug activity at ...

McMechen VFD Brings Back Street Fair Tradition

McMECHEN — After more than two decades, the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department is proud to bring back a longtime community tradition with the return of the McMechen VFD Street Fair on July 10 and July 11, followed by the Hometown Reunion Dinner on July 12. The Street Fair will be held at Ninth and Marshall streets in McMechen and will feature games, food, bingo, live music, entertainment, refreshments and family-friendly activities. This marks the first McMechen VFD Street Fair since 2004, making this year’s event a true return of a hometown tradition. A major focus of this ...

Garibaldi Lodge Turns 100 With Music, Miles and Memories

FOLLANSBEE — A parade and 5K race are in the works as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Garibaldi Lodge. The Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge was incorporated in October 1926 in Follansbee as a fellowship and service organization for the community’s Italian residents and their descendants. Among its local activities was the organization of an annual celebration held the first weekend of August for 60 years until 2004. Such a celebration is returning this year in honor of the lodge’s 100 years of service. Planned for July 31 and Aug. 1, the event will include a ...

St. C. Author To Release First Children’s Book In Six-Part Series

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Local author Tiffany Bumgardner is gearing up to release a the first part of a six-part children's book series. The St. Clairsville resident will be releasing "The Littlest Photographer" on Tuesday. She describes the series as a heartwarming six-book children's series ...

Hancock County Schools Gets SBA Approval For HVAC Improvements

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Schools is set to receive assistance from the state in addressing the climate needs within two of the county's schools. During Monday's organizational meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education, Superintendent Walter Saunders announced the West Virginia School Building Authority had approved approximately $500,000 to fund HVAC improvements at Oak Glen High School and Oak Glen Middle School. "We had both those in our bonds,” Saunders said, explaining the local funding will serve as a match to the state grant. The funding will be available ...

Region Briefs

Ohio Co. Democrats to meet Aug. 10 The August meeting of the Ohio County Democratic Committee will take place on August 10, 2026 at 6:00pm. This meeting will be held at the First Capitol Building, 1413 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV. The purpose of this meeting will be to fill committee vacancies in Magisterial District 1- one male and two females and Magisterial District 3- one male and two females. All Democrats are welcome. Cabbage Roll Dinner Offered in Warwood WHEELING — A cabbage roll dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 14 at Warwood United Methodist Church, ...