Faithful gather for 'Christ Walk' through Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — An annual tradition was renewed Friday, one that brought area residents from all Christian denominations together to remember the sacrifice that is central to their faith. Around 100 participants in this year's Christ Walk, which has been held on Good Friday for almost two ...

One Dead Following Incident At Marshall County Mine

A miner was killed after suffering head and neck injuries in an incident at a Marshall County mine Friday morning. Darin Reece was killed in the incident, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, who offered his condolences to Reese's family Friday afternoon. “Denise and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Darin Reece, who passed away following an accident at the Ohio County Mine," he said. "We extend our condolences to his family, his fellow miners, and all those who knew him." Morrisey said Reece worked as a continuous miner section supervisor. A continuous miner is a ...

Region Briefs

Marshall Co. Retired School Employees to meet The April 9 meeting of the Marshall County Association of Retired School Employees will be held at noon at Moundsville's Perkins Restaurant. The guest speaker will be Kevin Brown, the West Virginia Region I director. The community service project will be donations to the Marshall County Animal Shelter, such as small rugs, blankets and money. OVGH nursing school alumni to meet Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. April 21 at Bethlehem United Presbyterian Church, 45 Chapel ...

Update: Marshall County Mining Accident Victim Identified

The identity of the miner killed in a Marshall County mining accident was confirmed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday afternoon. In an emailed statement, Morrisey offered his condolences to the family of Darin Reece, who was killed in an accident Friday morning. “Denise and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Darin Reece, who passed away following an accident at the Ohio County Mine," he said. "We extend our condolences to his family, his fellow miners, and all those who knew him. He served as a Continuous Miner Section Supervisor and was part of a workforce that takes on ...