WINTERSVILLE — Since it was founded around a decade ago, the Sycamore Youth Center has continued to expand across the area. It grew by a little more Wednesday, when the ribbon was cut as part…
Drivers urged to watch for students as school year begins
WEIRTON — With school back in session, area law enforcement agencies are urging drivers to stay vigilant for students waiting…
Tourism marketing opportunities expand for top of West Virginia CVB
WELLSBURG — The Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau will have more opportunities to market the region following…
Mingo Junction crash injures five teens
MINGO JUNCTION — Five teens ages 13 to 17 were injured early Monday after the Ford Ranger they were in…
Capito expecting to be busy following senate recess
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has spent her recess crisscrossing West Virginia, looking at the progress that has been made…
Prosecutor says no action needed on senior services levy unless UPMC, Trinity close deal
STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County’s senior services levy will still be collected even if UPMC completes its acquisition of Trinity Health…
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Community
Final Wellsburg block party of the year set for Friday
WELLSBURG – The final block party of the year is fast approaching. Organized by the Wellsburg Urban Redevelopment Authority, it will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, on Charles Street near the Wellsburg Town Square. Festivities will include live entertainment by Jason Treuman, food and refreshments by Taters Food Truck, Rusty Bull Taco Co.,…
WHEELING — Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, will bring a free medical outreach clinic…
Free medical, dental and vision clinic coming to Wheeling
HONORING A LEGEND
Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Vicious circle: A woman who walked away from Trinity West after her…
Daily Happenings
Local Sports
Creek takes opening night spotlight
WINTERSVILLE — For more than a decade, Indian Creek and Cambridge have been clashing…
Big Red has tough opening opponent
Hayden Daley era at Buckeye begins with a trip to Bellaire
STEUBENVILLE - Youth was served for the Catholic Central boys' soccer team in its match against…
Young Crusaders get their first victory of the season
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: Getting ready for those autumnal celebrations
The abundance of back-to-school events in the last couple of weeks is a fierce reminder that the summer months soon will be coming to an end. Realistically, of course, we have almost 40 days before the switch in seasons is official, but the signs are already here. Communities are getting ready for the start…
Craig Howell: Ready to celebrate Weirton's honored citizens
Craig Howell: Time, patience, cooperation lead to project success
Do we need another option for a new bridge?
Obituaries
MICHAEL 'MIKE' ECKELS
Michael “Mike” Robert Eckels, a vibrant spirit who brightened the lives of many, will be remembered fondly after his untimely passing at his home in Weirton, West Virginia, on August 12, 2026. Born in Los Alamitos, California, on January 4, 1984, Mike was the cherished only child of Michael and Lori Herkle Eckels. Friends…
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