It’s time for spring cleaning.
That means different things for different people. In general, though, washing down walls and windows each year makes your home feel refreshed. Laundering curtains and scrubbing carpets and floors can make it seem almost like new.
Many people choose to hose away the winter’s grime from porches and patios. That can make them more inviting places to spend time as the weather warms.
But what about the clutter?
Unless you are nothing like me or the vast majority of people I know, you’re bound to have unwanted or unnecessary items lying around your home. Removing those excess things from your life can lift a weight from your shoulders.
Apr 17, 2021
William Keith Myers, 80, of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 7, 1940 in Martins Ferry a son of the late William and Lucille (Courey) Myers.
Bill served his country in the US Army Reserve, 493rd Engineering Battalion, was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in 1998, enjoyed boating, water skiing, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra (Knutsen) Myers; daughter, Christine Myers; son, David (Laura) Myers; two granddaughters, Madelyn and Caitlin Myers; a sister, Mary Ann Domyan and a brother, Jim Myers. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE Belmont County concluded another week of vaccinations, including the first of two clinics at area colleges, but numbers of first-time vaccin
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A Hill International Trucks dealership is under construction west of St. Clairsville and may be open in fall.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE Drivers on U.S. 40 just west of St. Clairsville may have noticed a sizable new building being constructed by Hill International Trucks. By this fall, the dealership will have a major presence in Belmont County.
Nicholas Frantzis, marketing manager at Hill International, said the expected completion date for construction could be in September.
“After that’s done, it’ll take us probably a few weeks or a month to move in and get it all up and running,” he said. “That is a $10 million project, that site there in St. Clairsville. It’s all state-of-the-art. … That location, once it’s up and running, immediately that’s going to create up to 40 jobs right off the bat.”
Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville.
An inmate at the Northern Regional Jail is charged with repeatedly sexually assaulting his cellmate over a period of about a week earlier in the year.
On March 1, jail officials told West Virginia State Police of a string of incidents between two inmates: Cameron Edward Armstrong, 26 of South Third Street, Martins Ferry, and his cellmate. According to the alleged victim, Armstrong moved into his cell on Feb. 24, and the following night, Armstrong proposed entering a sexual relationship with him. The man declined, saying he had no interest.
Armstrong allegedly forced himself on his cellmate, striking him in the head to gain compliance. The following night, Armstrong tried again and was rebuffed, again striking and threatening a “severe beating” if the cellmate did not continue. Again on March 1, Armstrong allegedly struck the man several times in the chest to force him to submit. The alleged victim told police he was able to get jail staff