WEIRTON — The community kicked off its third annual Disability Independence Celebration on Monday with an exhibit highlighting the artistic talents of area residents of all ages and abilities. A reception was held at the…
Brunner says Ohio is important
STEUBENVILLE — What happens in Ohio is an important indicator for the rest of the country, Ohio Supreme Court Justice…
Follansbee considering air monitoring station
FOLLANSBEE — City officials have been approached about the possibility of installing a new air monitoring station in the community.…
Bricker among finalists for West Virginia Teacher of the Year
CHARLESTON — A teacher from Hancock County has been named one of five finalists for the 2027 West Virginia Teacher…
Veterans saluted at picnic
SMITHFIELD — The Jefferson County Veterans Association hosted its annual county-wide picnic for active military and veterans, Saturday at Friendship…
Former steelworkers gather for annual Weirton Steel 25-Year Club Picnic
WEIRTON – For eight decades, long-time employees of the Weirton steel mill have gathered for a day of fellowship and…
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Community
Aim Women's Center marks decades of serving women with expanded care
STEUBENVILLE — Aim Women's Center is just that place in town where women go…
Water line repair planned WEIRTON — Crews from the Weirton Area Water Board will be working…
Community Briefs
Adena Heritage Days names queen, grand marshal
Gospel Fest Takes Over Heritage Port
Local Sports
Chisholm leads Yankees over Pirates after benches clear
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton…
CLEVELAND (AP) — Esmerlyn Valdez's strong start to his major league career is showing no signs…
Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez continues strong start to big league career
Guardians hit 7 home runs in 13-4 win over Twins
Nailers name Nate DiCasmirro as new head coach
Business
Getting a boost
Craig Howell The management and staff of Boost Mobile were joined by members of…
From classroom to controls: High school students prepare for future careers
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
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: Following a path to community leadership
As long-time readers know, I've been active with the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce for many years and one of my favorite parts of that involvement is putting together its leadership programs. Each year, the Chamber organizes two such programs. Youth Leadership Weirton is open to incoming sophomores from Weir, Madonna, Oak Glen, and…
Craig Howell: Spirits of community, volunteerism were on display for holiday
The battle to establish, and keep, our country
Remembering our history, strength, and people
Obituaries
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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…