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American Legion Post 1 Receives National Award For Flood Recovery Efforts

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WHEELING — The American Legion Post 1 of Wheeling received national recognition Wednesday for its volunteer efforts during the deadly June 14, 2025, flash floods in Triadelphia, Elm Grove and Valley Grove. John Powell, past department commander, said Post 1 received the National Emergency Fund Excellence Award from the American Legion’s National Headquarters during a ceremony Wednesday in Louisville, Kentucky. He said Post 1 receiving the award was a “humbling” experience. “It’s not something we did for recognition. We just did it,” he said. “It’s nice to receive ...

W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Experiences 'Medical Incident' During Oral Arguments

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CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals canceled oral arguments Wednesday after Justice William R. “Bill” Wooton experienced “a medical incident.” The incident happened during oral arguments Wednesday morning, according to a statement from Jared Hunt, the court’s communications director. Wooton “experienced a medical incident while on the bench. Arguments were stopped and emergency personnel called in to treat the situation,” Hunt said. “Justice Wooton was conscious, alert and conversing with first responders as they treated him. He was then taken ...

Fox Run CEO Faces Charges Following Undercover Operation

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MARTINS FERRY — Fox Run CEO Randall Mackendrick was arrested over the weekend on multiple charges, including unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Mackendrick was arrested early Saturday by the North Ridgeville Police Department on charges of importuning, defined as soliciting sexual ...

Ohio County Needs Poll Workers

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WHEELING — Ohio County officials continue to seek at least 40 additional poll workers to work on Election Day. Erin Allietta, coordinator of elections for Ohio County, updated county commissioners on election-related matters during their meeting this week. “We still need about 40 poll ...

Jail Closing To Cost Ohio County $220,000 Annually

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WHEELING — The upcoming closure of the Ohio County Jail by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation will cost the county $220,000 in annual rental revenue, County Administrator Randy Russell told county commissioners Tuesday. On the other hand, the county will avoid an ...