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Ohio County Circuit Judge David Sims to Retire at End of 2026

WHEELING — After more than three decades of service to the residents of Ohio County and the First Judicial Circuit, Judge David Sims has announced his retirement. Sims — who spent several years as an assistant prosecutor in Ohio County, nearly 18 years as an Ohio County commissioner and ...

Jury Selection Set For Griffin Double Homicide Trial

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Jury selection for Andrew Issac Griffin's double homicide trial will occur on Oct. 21 and 22 at 8:30 a.m. in Dowler Hall at Belmont College. Griffin is accused of killing his Salsa Joe’s Restaurant business partner, Thomas Strussion, and his wife, Angela Strussion. The ...

Hancock Commission Offers Support For Brooke County Opioid Funding Application

NEW CUMBERLAND – While still debating the distribution of some of their own opioid settlement funds, Hancock County commissioners, Friday, agreed to lend a letter of support on behalf of an organization seeking such funding from Brooke County. Commissioners unanimously agreed to provide a letter of support for Empower and Link's application for funding to assist with its planned renovations to the former Christ Episcopal Church in Wellsburg. While expressing a belief in the services offered by the organization, Commission President Eron Chek also questioned whether it was appropriate ...

Belmont Fire Department Opens New Station After 127 Years

BELMONT – After years of planning, Belmont Volunteer Fire Department has a new home. The volunteer fire department celebrated the opening of its new fire station Friday just on the opposite side of Barrister Street, where the old station is located. Fire chief Bob Mills said his department ...