University mourns death of student athlete
MOURNING — More than 350 students, faculty, staff and friends gathered Tuesday at the Christ the King Chapel on the campus of the Franciscan University of Steubenville for a candlelight vigil for Kelly Roggensack who was killed Tuesday in a vehicle accident and six university cross country team members who were injured in the crash. -- Ron Smith
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The president of the Franciscan University of Steubenville said the fatal accident Tuesday that claimed the life of a sophomore member of the school’s cross country team, “is a very tough way to begin the new school year.”
“But,” the Rev. Terence Henry, TOR, said, “we just know that God would want us to press on, to carry on and do the best we can under these tragic conditions.”
Henry said Tuesday was, “a very tough time for us this evening as we learned about the accident. The prayers of the entire university community are with Kelly Roggensack’s parents and sisters tonight.”
Henry’s comments came hours after he learned Roggensack was killed and six cross country teammates were injured when the Toyota Sequoia they were riding in swerved to avoid a tire on U.S. 22 near the West Virginia-Pennsylvania border and plunged over a w
New Cumberland fire ruled arson
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Brooke commissioners share concerns about Market Street Bridge
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Rotary learns about new plans for Madonna
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Octoberfest slated in Colliers
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Home rule on the way in Wheeling
WHEELING — Owners of vacant buildings in Wheeling soon may have to pay registration fees as members of City Council are moving forward with their home rule powers.
And as for vacant buildings, council is also planning to use $647,94
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