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Belmont County CARES Urges Seniors To Stay Safe During Heat Wave

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As a prolonged heat wave grips the region, Belmont County CARES Program Director Chad Zambori is urging older residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Zambori said older adults are among the groups most vulnerable as temperatures climb. "They really ...

Elder exploitation case against attorney, wife moves to later hearing

NEW CUMBERLAND — More time is needed before court proceedings against a Hancock County attorney and his wife can continue, officials have explained. Lawrence Lee Manypenny, 74, and his wife, Constance Carmella Manypenny, 74, had been scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in Hancock County Magistrate's Court Thursday after being charged with several felony counts that allege they defrauded an 86-year-old Weirton resident. Ohio County Magistrate Mike Lemon, who was appointed as a special magistrate to hear the case, said after discussion Thursday morning that the defendants ...