Contributed The Ron “Fritz” Williams Golf Scramble is set for Saturday at Mountaineer's Woodview Golf Course, paying tribute to the late basketball All-American, who played at Weir High and West Virginia University before becoming a top draft pick in the NBA. Among the supporters of this ...
Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Vicious circle: A woman who walked away from Trinity West after her arrest earlier in the day was located Monday in the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, police report. Melissa Marker, 39, 1402 Ridge Ave., was taken into custody for escape. Police said as they approached, “people nearby began yelling for (her) to run,” but she was taken into custody as she tried to exit a residence through the back door. Marker claimed “she ate a glass vile containing fentanyl,” and even though her tongue wasn’t bloody and she showed no sign of having ingested ...
Craig Howell Representatives of WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center visited Mount Olive Baptist Church in Weirton, Wednesday, where they donated an Automated External Defibrillator for the church’s use. Officials explained the hospital was approached by Ethel Lester, a church trustee and ...
Financial Aid Available for Certified Adult Ed Courses BLOOMINGDALE — Enrollment is underway for certified adult education programs at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, with financial assistance available for eligible students. Fall Term A and B courses include Certified Nurse Assistant, phlebotomy, EKG Technician, HVAC 101 and EPA 608. A new Clinical Certified Medical Assistant class will be offered in the spring. Adult Education Director Dr. Jim Hilton said the school has $50,000 in funding from the Charles M. and Thelma M. Pugliese Charitable Foundation, with about ...
HOME Consortium interest sought WELLSBURG – The Brooke County Commission continues to seek interest in one vacant position on the Northern Panhandle HOME Consortium Council. Those interested in the position are asked to submit a letter of interest to the Brooke County Clerk's Office. The HOME Consortium is a federal housing partnership which pools grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in support of affordable housing programs.JEFFERSON COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY TO MEET STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Port Authority’s board of directors will hold its ...
Contributed Members of the New Alexandria-based Buckeye Ruritans held a celebration of America's 250th birthday on Aug. 1 at the park. The event included an off-road vehicle parade, food, games, face painting and music by Dusty Carpenter. Organizers added the celebration was designed to ...
