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Masked Swordsman Arrested By GABE WELLS and MICHELLE BLUM WHEELING — A man wearing a Halloween mask and swinging a sword in the middle of Main Street Friday morning slowed traffic and drew stares, but the incident ended abruptly when the allegedly drunken swordsman was taken into custody by Wheeling police. Rickey A. Britton, 21, of 82 Virginia St., Wheeling, was arrested for brandishing a weapon shortly after 9:22 a.m. Friday in the 600 block of Main Street after police received a report of a man wearing a mask standing in the middle of the street swinging a sword. Wheeling...

WHEELING — Nearly one year ago, a man who weighed more than 400 pounds set out on a journey to walk across the United States. On Saturday, his travels brought him to Wheeling. Steven Vaught, 39, of Oceanside, Calif., has walked 2,396 miles since setting out on April 10, 2005. He still has 419 more miles to go before his quest stops in New York City, and Vaught estimates this will take him four more weeks. Vaught — who said he is “happily married with two great kids” — started with a mission to “regain control of his life” and...

Mistrial Declared After Juror Drinks Beer Thu Mar 18,12:24 PM ET WHEELING, W.Va. - An Ohio County Circuit judge declared a mistrial in a drug case after a juror was seen drinking a beer during a lunch break. Judge James Mazzone said Tuesday he would schedule a new trial for William "Willie" Mayfield, 20, of Wheeling, who is charged with possession with intent to distribute both marijuana and crack cocaine, obstructing an officer and battery. Mayfield is free on bond. Mazzone said the juror, whom he did not identify, had been seen drinking a beer during the lunch recess at...

I heard on the radio this morning on WWVA 1170 that there will be a Rally for America held this Saturday from 10 am till 2 pm in Wheeling at the Heritage Port off of Main Street. It is being organized by WWVA.