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St. Thomas Episcopal Church In Weirton Facing Closure

WEIRTON — The nearly 80-year history of St. Thomas Episcopal Church could be coming to an end. Members of the church, located at 300 Three Springs Drive in Weirton, were recently notified of plans by the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia to close the congregation, which has served the ...

A Taste of Thailand Comes to the Friendly City

WHEELING – An authentic taste of Thailand has made its way to the Ohio Valley, as Crying Thaiger officially opens to the public this weekend at Waterfront Hall. Offering authentic Thai street food with “bold flavors, made from scratch,” the new restaurant in Wheeling is open for ...

Woman Arrested On Aggravated Murder Charge In Belmont County

A 20-year-old woman was arrested Friday on an aggravated murder charge following an investigation into a death in Belmont, according to the Belmont County Sheriff's Office. Autum Stotelmyer is currently being held in the Belmont County Jail, according to a release from Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack. She is charged with one count of aggravated murder and her initial court appearance is pending. According to the release, Belmont County deputies responded to an incident on Buttermilk Road in Belmont and conducted a death investigation. As a result of that initial investigation, ...

‘Everyone’s Got Talent’ celebrates inclusion in St. Clairsville

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Everyone's Got Talent returns to the St. Clairsville Park & Recreation Center Amphitheater on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The seventh annual talent show is presented by the Arc of Ohio and is meant to raise awareness for people living with intellectual and ...

Youth league treasurer arrested for embezzling of funds

NEW CUMBERLAND — The longtime treasurer of the Oak Glen Junior Bears Baseball Association has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling at least $11,000 from the youth athletic league. David Andrew Brown, of Chester, was arrested Tuesday, according to Magistrate Court records, and charged with one felony count of embezzlement. He has since posted the $20,000 bond and is scheduled to next appear in Hancock County Magistrate Court Aug. 12. Hancock County Detective Scott Little has been investigating the case, explaining members of the association's board, most of whom had been newly ...