NEW CUMBERLAND — The American Legion Post 10 building in Weirton will receive upgrades thanks to an allotment of state funds secured by a local state senator. Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, attended Thursday’s meeting of…
CDBG funds proposal draws questions from Weirton council members
WEIRTON — A proposal set to be presented to Weirton Council Monday would shift a portion of the city’s allotment…
Historic Fort Steuben 'brings history to life' with Pioneer Pop-Up Kitchen
STEUBENVILLE — Historic Fort Steuben is probably the last place you’d expect to find teens on a sweltering summer morning,…
Adaptive pier opens opportunities
SMITHFIELD — Working to make sure it provides amenities that can be used by everyone is one of the biggest…
Sorrenti's career of service honored by Hancock County Commission
NEW CUMBERLAND — It is a rare group of people who provide decades of service to the public. Thursday afternoon,…
Outdoor enjoyment
Ross Gallabrese Yacht Rocket brought its smooth sounds and feel-good hits to the Berkman Amphitheater stage Thursday as the Fort…
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Community
Buckeye Local field improvements expected before season opener
DILLONVALE — The Buckeye Local Board of Education learned recently that work on Buckeye…
BLOOMINGDALE — Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is literally building opportunities with a planned upgrade to…
JVS eyes renovations for LPN, computer labs
Gospel Fest brings churches, music and faith together at Heritage Port
We usually think of a ransom as a payment that is demanded for someone who has…
FROM THE PULPIT: The ransom for all people
Local Sports
Brewers-Pirates rained out, setting up Saturday doubleheader
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scheduled game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates was…
WVU has a lot to watch for in MLB Draft
It seems like an annual question for Rich Rodriguez's second tenure at West Virginia. Who will…
Rodriguez doesn't name starting QB, provides updates on battle
Guardians beat Marlins 3-2 behind Messick's 6 strong innings
Business
From classroom to controls: High school students prepare for future careers
WHEELING — Eight device boxes destined to teach students the basics of building automation…
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio said a utility company it banned from doing business in…
Ohio denies energy application to banned utility
Ruby leaving W.Va. Department of Tourism effective Aug. 1
Trinity Health System School of Medical Laboratory Science celebrates 2026 graduates
Editorials
Michael Barone: Dropping candidates is not a sign of strength
It's beginning to be a habit. It, in this case, is the messy business of center-left political jettisoning one leader suddenly deemed unelectable and, without resort to the usual rules or democratic procedure, designating a replacement. It's the process that came fairly close to giving Americans President Kamala Harris in 2024. It's happening not…
Gary Franks: Lightning will not strike twice in Maine as Platner steps down
The battle to establish, and keep, our country
Let's live up to what the Founding Fathers wanted
Local Columns
Craig Howell: Spirits of community, volunteerism were on display for holiday
Independence Day is a time to remember the nation's history. It's also about community. Our Ohio Valley communities show this each year with a variety of special celebrations, from grand fireworks displays to live musical performances, to street fairs, contests, and more. Typically, I find myself focusing solely on activities in Weirton, but some…
The battle to establish, and keep, our country
Remembering our history, strength, and people
Craig Howell: Remembering a life of public service
Obituaries
JOYCE MILES
BOB MARTAUS
ROBERT COULTER
WILLIAM HEISLER
West Virginia News
TANF Tug-of-War: Lawmakers rejects Morrisey’s crisis claims, citing full funding and executive discretion
CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey continues to express the belief that spending in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is not sustainable in the long run, but West Virginia lawmakers and advocates remain confused as to why programs are being curtailed now when funding exists In May, Morrisey announced that the state's TANF…