STEUBENVILLE — Appearances by a state Supreme Court justice and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author will be among the highlights when a statewide meeting is held in the city. Jennifer Brunner and Connie Schultz are scheduled…
Brooke County woman sentenced to up to 50 years in child abuse case
WELLSBURG — A Brooke County woman was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison after admitting she abused her…
Cadiz Road project to be rebid
WINTERSVILLE — Members of Village Council have voted to reject all three construction bids submitted for the Cadiz Road improvement…
Vitalant announces car giveaway amid critical shortage of Type O blood
WHEELING — This summer nonprofit Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of Type O blood, and starting July 9, donors…
Weirton Council considering changes to residential recycling program
WEIRTON – Weirton Council will have several matters to consider when it convenes tonight, including some minor adjustments to the…
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…
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Community
Buckeye Local field improvements expected before season opener
DILLONVALE — The Buckeye Local Board of Education learned recently that work on Buckeye…
BLOOMINGDALE — Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is literally building opportunities with a planned upgrade to…
JVS eyes renovations for LPN, computer labs
Gospel Fest brings churches, music and faith together at Heritage Port
We usually think of a ransom as a payment that is demanded for someone who has…
FROM THE PULPIT: The ransom for all people
Local Sports
St. C pulls away from Post 33
[gallery ids="1181905,1181906"]STEUBENVILLE — Miscues leading to a big inning have been a thorn in…
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
DARREL WHALEY
Darrel was born in West Virginia Sept. 5th 1939 to Vivian Joyce Bennet, sister, Ethel Smith. Joyce later married William Harold Whaley. Darrel married the love of his life, Marie Ann Daugherty of Weirton, WV. Friends since the first grade, they built a beautiful life together. Darrel is survived by his son, Eric Todd…
CHARLIE RAWSON
JANET GROMAN
JOYCE MILES
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…