To the Editor, Words can not express our heartfelt thanks to Hancock County School Superintendent, Mr. Dan Enich, Weirton Elementary School Head Principal, Ms. Denise Mirasola, the administrators, teachers and students for the beautiful heartfelt Veterans Day Celebration. It was a first-class event, with everyone performing their very best! They were terrific! May God Bless the United States of America. We are proud to be Americans! Jane and Bob Watson, (USN Veteran) Weirton
Earlier this month, the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation received the first portion of a large monetary contribution to assist with a planned improvement to Marland Heights Park. The Weirton Rotary Club has pledged up to $50,000 to redesign the existing tennis courts at the park, including new fencing, resurfacing, and lining, to go from two tennis courts to one tennis court and four pickleball courts. The check presentation held at the park included members of the Rotary Club, officials with the City of Weirton and Weirton Park Board, and representatives of the Weirton ...
To the Editor, After listening to plaintive responses as to why the GOP lost elections held in New York, Maryland and Virginia, I’m at a loss as to why these frustrated elephants can’t fathom the real reason for their humiliating defeats. The elections I speak of are the mayorship of New York city and the governorships of Maryland and Virginia. Repeatedly and ad nauseam we hear flawed messages from GOP political strategists, viz., a less-than-expected turnout on the part of their constituents, not to mention voting irregularities favoring their opponents. These claims might make ...
We’re solidly into November, and, while the weather has offered a few hints during the past week, the calendar reminds us that the spirit of the holiday season is ready to shine brightly in communities throughout the Tri-State Area. Area activities got underway Thursday in Weirton, when the annual North End Christmas Tree Lighting was held at the corner of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. That spirit will continue to shine in Weirton on Nov. 22, with the Christmas on Main Street event. Scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in front of the Millsop Community Center, it will ...
As daylight fades and temperatures drop, something quiet but heavy often begins to settle in. The holidays are approaching, and while they may bring bright lights and moments of joy, they can also stir up anxiety, loneliness and stress. In our region, when finances tighten around gift-giving and travel, and when family gatherings bring old wounds or tension to the surface, anxiety and low mood can show up fast. The reality is, this season affects people more than we realize. Some are grieving. Some are overwhelmed by the pressure to make everything perfect. Others are navigating ...
When you reflect on the history of the Mountain State, the words “West Virginia” and “energy” are inextricably linked. Coal was first discovered in West Virginia in 1742, natural gas was first struck in 1815, and the state’s first oil-producing well was completed in 1860. Each of these discoveries happened before West Virginia was recognized as the nation’s 35th state. In fact, West Virginians were enjoying public electric streetlamps a full three years before electric lights were installed in the White House in 1891. When it comes to energy, West Virginia has always led the ...