Weirton remembers the service of local veterans

November 12, 2026

WEIRTON – At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, people around the world gather to remember those who have put on the uniform in defense of their nation. The day…

Tuskegee Airmen mural to return at new location

STEUBENVILLE — Community leaders gathered Wednesday in front of the OYO brewery property at Fourth and Market streets to announce…

Brooke County Chamber holds annual recognition dinner

FOLLANSBEE – Members of the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday to celebrate growth, connection, and community as…

Harding Middle School students meet and honor veterans

STEUBENVILLE — Students at Harding Middle School had the chance Wednesday to recognize veterans and learn more about their experiences.…

Archived letters offer glimpse into local WWI private's life

STEUBENVILLE — A research project has helped to offer a glimpse into the life of a local man who served…

Lt. Gilbert welcomed back to Steubenville after 75 years

STEUBENVILLE — First Lt. Raymond Banker Gilbert returned to his hometown Tuesday afternoon, met with a hero's welcome and greeted…

Community

Brooke County preserves memories with time capsule burial

WELLSBURG – The Brooke County Public Library is more than a depository of books.…

Weirton Elementary thanks area veterans

Annual veterans clothing drive underway in Weirton

Local Sports

Big Red standout Haney officially headed to Nova Southeastern

STEUBENVILLE — Santino Haney has had one of the most decorated careers in Big…

Toronto's Bouscher headed to Oakland University

DANVILLE — The third-seeded Toronto football team faces its stiffest test of the season this week…

Toronto has a tough test in regional semi

Business

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Craig Howell Members of the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce gathered, Thursday, at…

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In 1964, a young Harvard graduate and scion of one of the wealthiest families on the planet made his way to Emmons, W.Va., as part of his work with Volunteers in Service to America. At the beginning of that year, President Lyndon B. Johnson had declared “unconditional war on poverty,” and John D. Rockefeller…

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Local Columns

Craig Howell: Rockefeller's life, service an example we should all remember

I was planning for this week's column to be a wrap up of the general election, offering some thoughts on the results and an examination of the turnout. Then, I woke up Friday morning to the news of the passing of John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, West Virginia's former governor and U.S. senator. I…

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