NEW CUMBERLAND — After preparing for the last few years, Hancock County Schools officials say they are ready to fully meet the requirements of the state's Third Grade Success Act. "We have been on a…
Trey Zambito named Brooke High School principal
WELLSBURG — Earlier this month, Trey Zambito was named interim head principal at Brooke High School. On Monday night, members…
Fleming has impact on young people
STEUBENVILLE — Chevy McGee has plans — big plans, the kind that involve graduating from high school, going to college,…
Kamin Science Center kicks off 35th Anniversary with an addition
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh's most visited museum — the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center — is marking its…
Wintersville woman killed in wrong-way crash on Route 22 in Pa.
A WIntersville woman died Sunday night in a wrong-way crash on Route 22 in Hanover Township. State police said Dawn…
New Cumberland welcomes fall with annual River Fest
NEW CUMBERLAND – The harvest season was on full display in New Cumberland over the weekend, as the community gathered…
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New 'Almost Heaven' sign dedicated in Chester
CHESTER – A new “Almost Heaven” sign has been installed in Chester, completed through…
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New 'Almost Heaven' sign dedicated in Chester
BURGETTSTOWN -- A Wintersville woman died Sunday night in a wrong-way crash on U.S. Route 22…
Wintersville woman killed in wrong-way crash on Route 22 in Pa.
Local Sports
Creek captures momentum to sweep Weir
WINTERSVILLE — The Indian Creek volleyball team has been working on keeping momentum and…
JM gets key win over Big Red in thick of OVAC race
Prep Roundups
West Virginia’s offense had the ball inside Oklahoma State’s 10-yard line. The Cowboys had just tied…
WVU's offense wasn't on 'same page' against Oklahoma State
Business
Weirton native named CEO of Choice Hotels International
WEIRTON – A Weirton native will now be at the head of one of…
Editorials
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Michael Barone: The long rise of the new Democratic Party
Michael Barone: Dropping candidates is not a sign of strength
Gary Franks: Lightning will not strike twice in Maine as Platner steps down
Local Columns
Craig Howell: We are all a part of promoting our area
The City of Weirton recently released a series of videos in an renewed effort to market the area. The videos, which included glimpses of local business, community events, development efforts, and more, were produced in cooperation with the National League of Cities (of which Weirton is a member) and CGI Digital. This is the…
Vivek Ramaswamy: East Palestine Deserves The Truth — I'll Fight To Bring It To Light
Craig Howell: In person still works for political campaigns
Craig Howell: Remembering the spirit of unity following that fateful day
Obituaries
PATRICIA SMITH
Patricia Jean Smith, 74, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away on July 28, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Bertha (Cifrancis) Smith. She was a 1969 graduate of Mingo High School. Patti worked at Weirton Steel for many years. She loved her dogs and…
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