WHEELING — Michael Russell likes it hot and sunny — and maybe that is why the Wheeling native is now the fire chief in balmy Cape Coral, Florida. Russell has worked for 22 years for the Cape Coral Fire Department, and was appointed chief in April 2025. The city has a population of ...
A Barnesville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday after his fifth felony charge of operating a vehicle while impaired. Belmont County Common Pleas Judge John Vavra handed down that sentence to Douglas Johnston on Tuesday afternoon. Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan said ...
Marshall County Schools’ technology director recently updated board of education members about upgrades across the school district — and also offered some advice for parents regarding artificial intelligence. Following a recent board of education meeting, Carla Garrison, director of ...
Two women and a man were arrested in Moundsville during the execution of a search warrant, said Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty. On Jan. 8 the Marshall County Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Moundsville Police Department and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, executed the search warrant at 1619 Diamond St., Moundsville. “This operation was a direct result of ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug activity in our county,” he said. During the search, officers seized about 61 grams of fentanyl and $2,781 in cash, according to Dougherty. ...
With a stretch of bitterly cold weather in the forecast for the area, the City of Wheeling is reminding residents to take steps to prevent frozen water lines and the problems they can cause. Water Superintendent Lori Siburt said freezing temperatures can quickly lead to blocked or burst ...
School was in session Monday for Wheeling Country Day School students, but the day was spent in service to others for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Students in all grades of the independent school used Monday as a day of service for organizations around the community, living out a notable ...
