Elder exploitation allegations against longtime attorney head to later court date

July 17, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND — More time is needed before court proceedings against a Hancock County attorney and his wife can continue, officials have explained. Lawrence Lee Manypenny, 74, and his wife, Constance Carmella Manypenny, 74, had been scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in Hancock County Magistrate's Court Thursday after being charged with several felony counts that allege they defrauded an 86-year-old Weirton resident. Ohio County Magistrate Mike Lemon, who was appointed as a special magistrate to hear the case, said after discussion Thursday morning that the defendants had waived their 20-day time period for

Edison gym repairs near completion as liability questions remain

STEUBENVILLE — While repairs to the Edison Local gym are almost done, school officials are no closer to finding out…

Water plant expansion completion delayed until October

WEIRTON — The Weirton Area Water Board will have to wait several more months before the expansion of the city’s…

Innovation center almost ready

MINGO JUNCTION — When it opens about a month from now, the Jefferson County Innovation Center will be a building…

JeffCo Community Playground aims to create inclusive space for children of all abilities

STEUBENVILLE — Eliminating barriers that prevent children with disabilities from interacting with other children is the goal of a project…

Weirton police issues warrant in murder case

WEIRTON – Weirton police have issued a warrant as part of the investigation into an alleged murder in the city's…

Community

Weirton Park Board looking for fix to Starvaggi tennis courts

WEIRTON – While no timeline for a project has been set, members of the…

Belmont County CARES urges seniors to stay safe during heat wave

Laughlin Chapel campers connect with nature during Wheeling garden visit

JVS cancels July board meeting BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Board of Education…

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Local Sports

OVAC ASG: W.Va. has key pieces up front

WHEELING – West Virginia has 14 players listed as Offensive and Defensive Linemen for…

OVAC ASG: Ohio has size on the lines

Post 33's return season ends

WHEELING – What had been feared by Wheeling Nailers fans became reality Thursday afternoon, as the…

Penguins, Nailers affiliation ends after nearly three decades

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

Do you attend the high school plays and musicals in your area?

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

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RAYMOND PLEISE

DALE MCHUGH

JOHN ATER

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…

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