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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
August 20, 2008

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

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New Cumberland fire ruled arson

August 20, 2008

NEW CUMBERLAND — An early morning fire Tuesday left two houses in New Cumberland burnt to the ground. No injuries were reported, as both structures were uninhabited.

As for the cause of the fire, “We’re almost sure it wa

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Brooke commissioners share concerns about Market Street Bridge

August 20, 2008

WELLSBURG — Brooke County Commissioners expressed concerns about the Market Street Bridge Tuesday after receiving a letter that dealt with a meeting between a state senator and the state secretary of transportation.

In a letter to t

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Rotary learns about new plans for Madonna

August 20, 2008

The members of the Rotary Club of Weirton Heights learned about some of the plans for Weirton Madonna High School during the group’s meeting Tuesday.





John Mihalyo, the new principal of the high school, serv

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Octoberfest slated in Colliers

August 20, 2008

COLLIERS — The Octoberfest dates back to 1810 starting mid-September and running until the first of October to honor the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig. The event, year after year, is marked by entertainment, tables of food and beverages.

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Home rule on the way in Wheeling

August 20, 2008

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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