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Wellsburg plans to rejoin Business Development Corp.

WELLSBURG — The City of Wellsburg will rejoin a partnership with the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle. Through a 4-3 vote Tuesday, Wellsburg Council approved a proposal to renew its membership with the economic development organization, which focuses its efforts in ...

Brooke Commission approves contribution to highway authority

WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners moved forward with their annual contribution to the West Virginia Route 2/I-68 Authority, Tuesday, but not without pushback from a few residents who see it as a waste of taxpayer funds. After being tabled for the last two weeks, commissioners ...

Daily Happenings

Today's Birthday July 29 John Leone, Wellsburg Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Foul mouthed: A disturbance was reported in the 900 block of Sherman Avenue (rear) Sunday. The caller said a man was "outside yelling and using profanities" and pointed out a male walking in the 900 block of N. Fifth Street as being involved. Police identified the individual as a juvenile who had been speaking with his mother. His mom confirmed they didn't live in the North End. Homeless: A woman was sleeping near the food trucks parked at Fort Steuben Park Saturday. Police woke her up to make sure she ...

Recovery center expands addiction treatment services

STEUBENVILLE — Since November, area residents have been able to access detox and residential treatment options through a local provider. According to Michael Thomas, the services offered by Milton Jefferson Recovery fill gaps that have existed for quite a while. "I just want to say that ...

Making it official

Craig Howell Following a unanimous vote from the Brooke County Republican Executive Committee, Christina White will appear on the county's November ballot as the Republican nominee for the unexpired seat on the Brooke County Commission. White was appointed to the seat in March following the ...

Funding Secured for $58.7M Wheeling waterfront development

WHEELING – W.Va. Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined local and state leaders in Wheeling on Tuesday to celebrate a milestone in the effort to bring a new, multimillion-dollar waterfront development to the city. A who's who of city and state officials, representatives of supporting agencies and ...