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WorkForce West Virginia announces July 1 statewide virtual job fair

CHARLESTON — WorkForce West Virginia will hold its next statewide virtual job fair July 1. Employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the event, scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. “We invite you to unlock your potential at WorkForce West Virginia's Statewide Virtual Job Fairs,” said Scott Adkins, acting commissioner of WorkForce West Virginia. “Employers and job seekers are encouraged to seize this opportunity to connect and grow together. Since these Statewide Virtual Job Fairs began three years ago, the Virtual Job Fair has had 39,009 registered job seekers, 5,434 ...

Hoover reflects on growth during first year as JVS principal

BLOOMINGDALE — After completing her first year as principal at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, Heather Hoover said the experience has been one of growth, learning and opportunity. “I think I would describe my first year as a principal as encouraging, as I had the opportunity to ...

Thunder countdown is on

WINTERSVILLE — Area residents will be able to begin their Independence Day celebration early and see a piece of history Saturday when Thunder in the Ville returns to the Jefferson County Airpark. Having been the region’s first holiday fireworks display for the past 30 years or so, this ...

Open house at Bergholz library

BERGHOLZ — One community's Fourth of July Celebration will include the chance to get an early look at a new facility. When the Independence Day presentation in Bergholz ends, residents will have the chance to tour the newest branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson ...

Weirton Rotary Club awards scholarships to local graduates

WEIRTON – Members of the Weirton Rotary Club honored four recent high school graduates for their accomplishments, while giving them some additional support as they head into their college career. Each year the club selects four graduates – one each from Weir, Madonna, Brooke, and Oak Glen ...

Coming together

Craig Howell Members of three local chambers of commerce - the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, gathered Wednesday evening for a combined Business After Hours event, hosted at the Holiday Inn-Weirton ...