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Charges filed in drowning of Burgettstown teen

WEIRTON, W.Va. – Two Weirton residents are facing charges in connection with the recent drowning of a Burgettstown teen. Thirteen-year-old Reese Hanshaw drowned June 30 while swimming in the Ohio River in Weirton. Ashley Marie Shelton, 29, and Joshua Lewis Lockerbie, 35, both of 3103 ...

‘Phones down, eyes up’: Play it safe in the pool this summer

With the recent sweltering heat, local swimming pools are getting a lot of use this summer. For those planning a dip in the water with family, itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ important to know how everyone can stay safe. Autumn McLaughlin is the aquatics director for the British Swim School, which offers swim ...

Washington County teen drowns in Ohio River

A 13-year-girl from Burgettstown drowned in the Ohio River in Weirton, W.Va., Monday evening. According to a press release issued by Weirton police, first responders were dispatched at about 6:55 p.m. to the Veterans Memorial Bridge, where the youth, identified on social media as Reese ...

Donora child drowns in Monongahela River

A 12-year-old boy died Saturday while swimming with friends in the Monongahela River. Divers found Rontae Lester, of Donora, on the riverbed at about 3:30 p.m., according to a report from Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco. According to Warco, one of LesterÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ friends called 911 at ...

Perryopolis man found dead at Ohiopyle State Park

The body of Perryopolis man was discovered at Ohiopyle State Park Sunday afternoon by a pair of hikers, according to the parkÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ operations manager. Ken Bisbee said Monday that the hikers were practicing their tracking skills when they found the man in the river. In a Facebook post, Fayette ...