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Boil order issued for Riverview Drive area

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for the area of Riverview Drive, following previously scheduled work on a water line. The order is in effect for Riverview Drive, Elwood Avenue, as well as any other customers in the area who experienced low or no water pressure. 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. ...

Hancock County Schools updating wellness policy

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Schools is continuing to accept public comments on proposed changes to the district’s wellness policy. The policy, listed as Policy EJ by the county school district, was last updated in 2023. The proposed revisions entered a 30-day public comment period at ...

On the line

Craig Howell Athletes from the Hancock County Pride, representing Special Olympics, faced off Tuesday afternoon against members of Weirton Firefighters Local 948 and Weirton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 84 in a flag football scrimmage. The matchup, organized as part of local Disability ...

Brooke commissioners hope to begin awarding opioid funds soon

WELLSBURG — Brooke County officials are continuing their review of applications seeking a share of the county's opioid settlement funds. County commissioners previously received 10 requests for a portion of the estimated $1.1 million the county received through the state's distribution of ...

Remains discovery triggers probate process in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Just one day after skeletal remains were uncovered in the abandoned cemetery atop Washington Street Hill, city officials said Tuesday that Woda Cooper Companies plans to file a disinterment petition in Jefferson County Probate Court before any human remains are removed from ...