NEW CUMBERLAND — Five changes to Hancock County Schools policies currently are up for review by the public. During the Hancock County Board of Education's meeting Monday, officials noted the policy proposals are now available…
Grilling up a good time
Craig Howell Representatives of the local business community were invited to the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, for its…
Waterline dispute puts Jefferson County Commissioners at odds
STEUBENVILLE — Long-simmering tensions surrounding a sewer line relocation that somehow was done without an official vote, a contract being…
Donation provides ‘answer to a prayer’ for Urban Mission
STEUBENVILLE — Kevin Mahoney said he has driven tractor-trailers full of food to several locations around the country. A delivery…
Offering protection
Contributed Lola Atkinson, victim advocate for the Lighthouse, spoke with members of the Weirton Rotary Club during the club's meeting…
United Way Day of Action brings community together
STEUBENVILLE — The United Way of Jefferson County's Day of Action has served for many years as a way to…
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Grilling up a good time
Craig Howell Representatives of the local business community were invited to the Weirton Area…
STEUBENVILLE — August is dedicated to promoting breastfeeding and its benefits, as proclaimed by the U.S.…
Aim Women’s Center promotes breastfeeding support during national awareness month
PITTSBURGH — Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, part of the Senator John Heinz History Center family…
Meadowcroft to offer free admission for kids
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Local Sports
Bears get emotional win over Weir
NEW MANCHESTER — It was an emotional win for one of its own. The…
Big Red rolls in home opener
Demitras introduced as Big Red girls wrestling coach
STEUBENVILLE — The Edison volleyball team was not able to put Big Red away, and they…
Big Red rallies back to top Edison
Business
Indian Creek’s Marshall honored as Nutrition Group Director of the Year
WINTERSVILLE — Nicole Marshall has made it her mission to nourish students while they…
Editorials
Michael Barone: The long rise of the new Democratic Party
Can I claim to have predicted, way back in 1988, the result of Michigan's fiercely contested Democratic primary for U.S. senator this week? The developments that have made Abdul El-Sayed -- who lost the 2018 gubernatorial primary to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) by 20 percentage points -- a winner over Rep. Haley Stevens were…
Michael Barone: Dropping candidates is not a sign of strength
Gary Franks: Lightning will not strike twice in Maine as Platner steps down
The battle to establish, and keep, our country
Local Columns
Craig Howell: Local media still important for our communities
Wednesday afternoon, I had the opportunity to assist in presenting before the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce for a discussion about the benefits of media, with a particular focus on what we can do for the business community. It's not something I'm used to. In fact, I typically dread public speaking (and, quite…
Craig Howell: Getting ready for those autumnal celebrations
Craig Howell: Ready to celebrate Weirton's honored citizens
Craig Howell: Time, patience, cooperation lead to project success
Obituaries
LEONARD BOWERS III
Leonard Theodore Bowers III, 62, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born on September 13, 1963 in Wheeling, WV to the late Leonard Bowers Jr. and Margaret (Hadley) Brooks. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother…
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REBECCA 'BECKY' SARDELLI
FRANK RABER
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