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TRAFFICKED: Her Name is ‘Ali’ and She’s Finally Free  

On any given day in the United States, there can be more than 25 million people trafficked into labor and exploitation.

Fluharty Decides ‘It’s Time’ to Run for W.Va. Senate

Fluharty will face the win of the closed Republican primary on May 12th.

Once a Cop, Always a Cop – MC Commissioner McLaughlin Assists with Apprehension

The chase and arrest took place yesterday afternoon at the Benwood Industrial Park.

Brooke County Schools Preparing for AI Implementation

There are pros and cons to utilizing artificial intelligence as a part of education.

Oglebay’s ‘Season of Comfort’ in Full Swing

There are many ways to warm up inside Wilson Lodge.

April Green Thompson: ‘I Wanted the Skull to Be My Mom’s’

The local resident continues her search for answers

LEDE’s Top Articles – January 4-10

The past week was a busy one for local media.

LEDE’s 2025 Person of the Year: Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack

The elected official will celebrate his one-year anniversary on January 6th.

LEDE News: Top Stories of 2025

There was good news, bad news, and tragedy in the Wheeling area in 2025.