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Brooke OKs temporary Hope policy

WELLSBURG — Members of the Brooke County Board of Education are taking steps to make sure they have a fee schedule in place for students who receive the state's Hope Scholarship and who want to enroll in specific classes or activities in the district. "This is something that the state ...

Oak Glen mourns loss of student in ATV crash

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Oak Glen community is grieving the loss of one of its own. Hancock County deputies are investigating a fatal all-terrain vehicle crash which claimed the life of Carter “Boo Boo” Pesacreta, 16, of Newell, Friday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Department reports that deputies responded to a call at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday on Wylie Ridge Road, near the intersection of Anderson Lane, for an ATV crash. Preliminary investigations indicate Pesacreta lost control of the vehicle, resulting in it leaving the roadway and rolling over an embankment. “It’s ...

Camera club names top finishers

WINTERSVILLE — The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Two Ridges Presbyterian Church. The first Tuesday is either a workshop where photos are taken using various setups or a PowerPoint presentation from one of the club members. The third Tuesday is a photo competition. There are 10 months with named categories to submit to the competition along with an open category and a special effects category. Competition is on a voluntary basis, and not required, but membership is a requirement to participate in any competition. ...

Weirton Ride expanding its route runs

WEIRTON — The City of Weirton's public transit program is providing more opportunities for area residents to get a ride. In the coming days, Weirton Ride will be growing the number of routes it provides riders looking for a way to get around the city. “We're adding to the existing ...

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Water line work planned WEIRTON – Crews from the Weirton Area Water Board will perform maintenance on a water line on Hillcrest Road Wednesday, which could result in low water pressure in the area. Work is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m., and will affect water pressure on Hillcrest Road, Lane J, Peak Street, Pikeview Road, the 100 block of School Street, and the 100 block of South 11th Street. Temporary traffic delays also may be in effect for Hillcrest, Lane J, and Peak Street, with crews expected to place steel plating over the dig site. Brooke County Libraries to waive overdue ...