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West Virginia nursing homes can allow visits next week

CHARLESTON — More than 90 days after Gov. Jim Justice ordered all nursing homes closed to visitors, some easing of coronavirus restrictions at nursing homes will take place under strict guidance and rules. Justice announced Wednesday that a phase-in of limited visitation at the state’s ...

Mary H. Weir Public Library plans phased reopening

WEIRTON — The Mary H. Weir Public Library will begin offering services to the public, as part of a phased-approach to reopening. Limited services will relaunch Monday, according to Library Director Rik Rekowski, who spoke via teleconference during this week’s meeting of Weirton Council. “We are going to provide services by appointment only,” Rekowski said. Services set to be available to the public, by appointment, are notary services, printing, computer internet access and fax services. The library also will have limited hours of operation for these services, with plans ...

Wellsburg council: Oil Can Derby can move forward

WELLSBURG — Plans to hold the Wellsburg Oil Can Derby have received the green light from Wellsburg City Council, with certain conditions. On Tuesday council granted a request from organizer Fred Marino to hold the soapbox derby-style race on Fourth Street on Independence Day, provided he and others involved adhere to recommendations by state public health officials at that time. Since the race, a longtime city tradition dating to 1946, was revived several years ago, many area residents have gathered along the street on the morning of Independence Day to root for boys and girls ...

June 11: Events canceled/postponed due to coronavirus

Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The Cancer Dietary Initiative has canceled its annual fundraiser golf scramble that had been scheduled for June 26 at Red Oaks Golf Course. ¯ Cadiz’s annual fireworks display has been canceled. ¯ The 74th-annual Weirton Steel Corp. 25-Year Club picnic set for July 18 has been canceled. ¯ A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center has canceled what would have been its rescheduled casino night fundraiser on July 18 at the ...

Nursing home visitation restrictions to be eased

CHARLESTON — More than 90 days after Gov. Jim Justice ordered all nursing homes closed to visitors, some easing of coronavirus restrictions at nursing homes will take place under strict guidance and rules. Justice announced today limited visitation will be phased in at the state's 123 ...

June 9: Events canceled/postponed due to coronavirus

Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The Cancer Dietary Initiative has canceled its annual fundraiser golf scramble that had been scheduled for June 26 at Red Oaks Golf Course. ¯ The 74th-annual Weirton Steel Corp. 25-Year Club picnic set for July 18 has been canceled. ¯ A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center has canceled what would have been its rescheduled casino night fundraiser on July 18 at the Steubenville Country Club. ¯ The Public Library of Steubenville and ...