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Risk-Sharing Promotions at Theater, Arena Often Lead to Losses

WHEELING – The concert industry as a whole has been facing the realities of a tough economic environment for ticket buyers, and the Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority is experiencing the same challenges felt in similar markets throughout the country. While the top concert tours continue to post record profits and average ticket prices continue to rise for a chance to see the most popular artists, ticket buyers are apparently becoming more selective about how they budget and spend their money on entertainment costs, officials indicated. During Tuesday's monthly ...

Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Identified

STEUBENVILLE — Authorities have released the name of the man who was killed in Sunday's officer-involved shooting in the 900 block of Brady Avenue. Matthew Metzger, 36, of Wintersville was identified as the person killed in the incident that happened after he allegedly brandished a gun, ...

Man Arrested Following Alleged Domestic Violence Incident, Pursuit

MOUNDSVILLE — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic violence incident involving James Isaac Wood at the AAA Trailer Park at about 12:30 p.m. May 22. Upon arrival, deputies learned Wood allegedly assaulted a woman and caused property damage ...

Cameron Man Arrested On Attempted Murder, Child Abuse Charges

A Cameron man was arrested Monday on charges including attempted murder and child abuse after allegedly firing multiple rounds into an occupied home. Matthew Horn, 36, was arrested on 15 counts of attempted murder, 15 counts of wanton endangerment with a firearm, 11 counts of child abuse, ...

Two Hospitalized Following I-470 Crash That Snarled Traffic For Hours

Two people reportedly were hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash that completely blocked traffic on Interstate 470 West in Ohio for more than an hour and slowed traffic for several hours. The Ohio State Highway Patrol could not be reached for comment as of Tuesday evening, but the ...

Wheeling Remembers Fallen Soldiers On Memorial Day

WHEELING — American Legion Post 1, veterans and families remembered and honored service members who died while serving the country during a Memorial Day service Monday. Dozens attended the ceremony, which was held at the post’s new home in Elm Grove this year instead of Wheeling Heritage ...