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Elder exploitation allegations against longtime attorney head to later court date

Local News July 17, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND -- More time is needed before court proceedings against a Hancock County attorney and his wife can continue, officials have explained. Lawrence Lee Manypenny, 74, and his wife, Constance Carmella Manypenny, 74, had been scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in Hancock County Magistrate’s Court Thursday after being charged with several felony counts that allege they defrauded an 86-year-old Weirton resident. Ohio County Magistrate Mike Lemon, who was appointed as a special magistrate to hear the case, said after discussion Thursday morning that the defendants ...

Trump uses primetime address to raise doubts about US elections ahead of midterms

Local News July 17, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss in an appeal for more restrictive voting laws ahead of the midterms. Trump's amplification ...

Oak Glen's Hebrock a part of West Virginia squad

Local News July 17, 2026

WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia has 14 players listed as Offensive and Defensive Linemen for Saturday night’s 80th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All Star Football Game. However, Wheeling Park has four representatives, while Brooke has three and Wheeling Central two. The Mountaineers are hoping that the familiarity breeds success in the 7:15 kickoff at Wheeling Island Stadium. A brief capsule of each player follows: • KAMERON HEBROCK (Oak Glen) – This 6-3, 235-pounder, Hebrock was a four-year lettermen for the Golden Bears and head coach T.J. Miller. As a senior, he charted 74 solo ...

Tops 1341 holds meeting

Community News July 17, 2026

GLENMOOR – Tops 1341 met at the Glenmoor Presbyterian Church Monday, July 13, with Mary Gailey, facilitator, presiding. The best loser was Patty Gruszecki and the runner up was Marlene Reynolds. They chose brownies and chocolate cookies as the junk food for the coming week. The drawing winners were: 50/50, Pat Allison; food chart, Reynolds; junk food, Dorothy Garn; and jackpot winner, Gailey. Other winners were: Chris Plunkett returning from vacation without a gain; Lydia Kraft held the travel box for week two; Reynolds lost weight three weeks in a row. Two members remain on the ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts July 17, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES John M. Thomas, Stookesberry Road, Lisbon, vs. Virginia R. Thomas, Duke Road, East Liverpool; divorce sought. Keith Hanson, Amsterdam, vs. Buckeye Trailer & Fab Company, LLC, Damascus and Mark Higinbotham, Painter Road, Salem; damages sought for claims of alleged religious, age, military, disability and retaliation discrimination and termination of employment, case transferred from Mahoning County Common Pleas Court. DOCKET ENTRIES Melissa L. Harris vs. Steve B. Harris; divorce granted. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Nicki Hazen; case dismissed. Citizens Bank, ...

Choose to Lose meeting notes

Community News July 17, 2026

July 7 Choose To Lose Group met at Boyce Church on July 7 with leader Penny Perorazio presiding. The meeting opened up with the pledge of allegiance followed by the CTLG roll call. Pam Fouse gave the secretary’s report and Cassie Stephens gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Jackie Wilson and Tassy Evereti were tied for the biggest loser. Tammy Heddelston won the Food Journals, Stephens won the dimes, and Fouse won Share The Blessing. Winners of the No Fibbing Contest were Stephens, Jean Ferrebee, Perorazio, Pat Heacock and Fouse. The no nos are bread ...