10+ hour, 47+ min ago   (446+ words) NEW CUMBERLAND - A Hancock County grand jury returned indictments against 14 individuals Friday, including several facing charges related to sexual abuse or drugs. Among those indicted were Chalmer Allen "Buddy" Noble, 55, of 131 School St., Weirton. Noble was arrested by Weirton Police…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (979+ words) STEUBENVILLE -- A 14-year veteran of Steubenville's police force did his best Tuesday to allay concerns about the city's use of license plate-reading cameras on major thoroughfares, telling critics they've helped the department solve shootings, identify big-city drug traffickers trying to…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (480+ words) WHEELING -- The recent arrest of Brooke High School's principal has one West Virginia lawmaker wanting to amend current state code pertaining to secret recordings and privacy. Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, wants to toughen offenses from misdemeanors to felonies. Suspended Principal…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (667+ words) WELLSBURG - The principal of Brooke High School is facing two felony charges following the discovery of multiple cameras in girls' locker room areas of the school. Eric Michael James, 53, is being held in the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail on…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (236+ words) WEIRTON -- Two Weirton residents are facing charges in relation to the alleged theft of items from local vehicles, as well as copper from telephone poles in the area. Jason Michael Sandy, 45, and Judith Kay Kernen, 48, of 3634 Lindberg Way, were taken…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (217+ words) WELLSBURG - Three Ohio Valley residents are facing up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony drug possession and distribution charges in Brooke County. Alicia Nicole Wilson, 35, Wayne Franklin Yoho, 36, and Steven Anthony Michael Conway, 35, all of Marshall County,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (172+ words) ST. CLAIRSVILLE -- Fox Run CEO Randall Mackendrick has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on multiple charges, including unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Mackendrick, 59, was arrested early Saturday by the North Ridgeville Police Department on charges of…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (520+ words) STEUBENVILLE -- Councilman Joel Walker introduced legislation Tuesday that would ensure Steubenville's license plate reader cameras remain in place, barring court intervention. The proposal requires three readings before council can vote. "If the United States Supreme Court turns around and decides…...