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Former Moundsville Fire Chief Facing Child Porn Charge

Top Headlines June 15, 2026

The former chief of the Moundsville Fire Department is facing one child pornography-related charge, according to the West Virginia Magistrate database. Gary Brandon, 48, faces one count of distribution or exhibition of a visual portrayal of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct or computer-generated pornography, according to the database. He appeared in Marshall County Magistrate Court on June 12, where he pleaded not guilty. He posted 10% of his $25,000 bond and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 25. Brandon was fired April 24, Moundsville City Manager Rick Healy said ...

Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war

Top Headlines June 15, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock markets are rallying worldwide, and oil prices are easing after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% Monday on hopes that this time, the announcement of an Iran-U.S. agreement will mean a ...

A ducky day in Wellsburg as part of annual Duck Derby

Community June 15, 2026

WELLSBURG – The rain Sunday afternoon didn’t dampen the spirits for those gathered at the Wellsburg Kiwanis Duck Derby. For the fifth year, area residents visited the Wellsburg Wharf to watch as hundreds of little rubber ducks were dropped into the Ohio River, each with a chance at ...

Fostoria Show Celebrates Iconic Glassware

Community June 15, 2026

MOUNDSVILLE – Glass collectors and vendors from around the United States flocked to the Ohio Valley this weekend, as the Fostoria Glass Society of America hosted its 45th annual Glass Show and Sale. Fostoria Glass Society of America show chairman Chuck Hill said that the annual event, held ...

Wheeling Celebrates Annual 'Pride On The Plaza'

Top Headlines June 15, 2026

WHEELING – The Ohio Valley’s LGBTQ+ community and supporters gathered Saturday for the fourth annual Pride On The Plaza at Wheeling Heritage Port. The theme of this year’s festival was “Free to Be” in recognition of the nation’s 250th birthday, but also to ask what freedom means ...

Deal Reached To End Iran War

Top Headlines June 15, 2026

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end their war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months since fighting began. Details of the deal were not immediately released and Iran ...