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Mid-Ohio Valley Pagans find community through Samhain traditions

VIENNA – Remembering loved ones, reflecting on personal growth and finding a sense of belonging are central to the Samhain celebration organized by Mid-Ohio Valley Pagans at McDonough Park Saturday afternoon. Founder Kalina Davis said the group’s observance brings together spiritual ...

Stadium Field disc golf tournament honors friend and helps Humane Society

PARKERSBURG — A disc golf tournament at Parkersburg High School's Stadium Field raised $2,500 Saturday to support the Humane Society and help Parkersburg High School students while honoring a friend who helped inspire the event. The fifth edition of the tournament, named the Matt Newlon ...

Leavitt continues participation in Wreaths Across America

PARKERSBURG – Leavitt Funeral Services Crematory is again participating in Wreaths Across America, a nationwide program to honor veterans. This year’s event will be Dec. 19 when remembrance wreaths will be placed on the graves of veterans throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley. It is a heartfelt ...

Mahoning authorities wrapping up investigation of attack at Trump rally

YOUNGSTOWN – Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene said his department is expected this week to wrap up an investigation into an alleged assault by three men on a female protester at President Donald Trump’s Oct. 12 rally in Youngstown. Greene’s department identified the victim and the three men – two from the area and one from New Jersey – who it alleges were involved in the altercation. Videos show at least one man punched the woman in the face and pulled her hair. Greene said his department interviewed the two local men with an attorney present, as well as multiple ...

Couple file lawsuit over removal from Trump rally in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN – A Stark County couple filed a $30 million federal lawsuit contending they suffered injuries while being removed from President Donald Trump’s Oct. 12 rally in Youngstown after shouting in the direction of U.S. Sen. Jon Husted. The couple, who aren’t identified in the lawsuit except as John and Jane Doe, named Husted, the City of Youngstown, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene, four unknown sheriff deputies and Ironwood Protection Group as defendants. The lawsuit, filed by attorney Leah J. Sellers, contends that during Husted’s speech at the rally at the Covelli ...