STEUBENVILLE — City Manager Mike Johnson says notices of violation mailed to the owners of 54 properties last month are just the start of what will be a citywide enforcement effort. Johnson said the notices,…
Weirton Council approves CDBG changes for senior center project
WEIRTON — Despite some initial misgivings from a few members, Weirton Council unanimously approved a measure Monday to reprogram unused…
Main, West boil order lifted in Weirton
WEIRTON - The boil order issued Monday for portions of Main Street and West Street has been lifted, effective at…
CNBC: Ohio works for No. 1 rating
Why yes, Ohio wants your business, and a global business and financial news outlet is exclaiming the wonders of the…
Brooke board honors retirees, athletes
WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Board of Education recognized 13 longtime employees who have retired, as well as several softball…
State Democratic Women’s convention bringing leaders to Steubenville
STEUBENVILLE — Appearances by a state Supreme Court justice and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author will be among the highlights when…
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Community
WVNCC receives grant to fund paramedic training for eligible EMTs
WHEELING — As emergency medical services across West Virginia continue to face staffing shortages,…
Local Sports
Power pulls away from Post 33
STEUBENVILLE — The youthful Post 33 baseball team may have ended its first regular…
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
DOYLE CLINE, SR.
M. KATHLEEN JONCZAK
PENNEY VANKIRK
DARREL WHALEY
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…