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Local teens build job skills through summer work program

STEUBENVILLE — Area teens are gaining job experience while making a difference in the community through the annual Summer Youth Work Program offered by the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Six high school students and recent graduates began the first session at the ...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate America 250

WHEELING — The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will bring its annual Celebrate America tour to the Weirton Event Center on July 3 as part of a four-city Independence Day weekend trek across West Virginia marking the nation's 250th birthday. Officials from the WSO, the city of Wheeling and ...

Brooke Commission opens bids for X-ray machines, cardiac monitors

WELLSBURG – Brooke commissioners opened bids Tuesday for the purchase of new X-ray machines and cardiac monitors, but are holding off on a formal approval of the purchases pending review of the proposals. “We received two for each,” County Clerk Kim Barbetta noted. One bid was received ...

Boil order issued for Bright Way area

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the 3900 block of Bright Way, as well as all of Claremont Place and the 1200 block of Hanlin Way following work on a water line today. If you live in the affected areas, bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Disinfection will be verified as soon as possible, and the boil ...

Participants still sought for Weirton Independence Day parade

WEIRTON – With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching, organizers of Weirton's Fourth of July parade are issuing a reminder to those who may be interested in taking part. Set to follow its traditional route along the city's Main Street, this year's parade will take place at 5 p.m., ...