Breaking News

Community

Briefs

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 ...

Briefs

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 ...

Celebrating the nation

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 ...

Wheeling’s Gateway Center gets final funding to break ground

WHEELING — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey believes Wheeling “has a story to be told,” and on Tuesday he announced the additional state funding needed to break ground on the Gateway Center Visitor and Heritage Center planned for downtown. Wheeling will receive a $3.2 million ...

Sycamore fun camp offers week of learning, faith and fun

More than 100 area children took part in the 2026 Sycamore Summer Fun Camp, which concluded Friday after a week filled with hands-on learning, friendship, faith and fun at the Sycamore Youth Center. Campers attended the free program throughout the week, participating in a wide variety of ...

Fidelis Gamma enjoys antique items

The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ’n Park Restaurant in Weirton on Aug. 6, with co-presidents Ruth Fuller and Carolyn Allison officiating. Fifteen members attended. Fuller gave the welcome and Allison lit the memory candle. Chaplain Elaine McClung led members in the pledge, an inspirational reading, prayer and a blessing for the meal. Member Shirley Washam updated the group on the Southeast Region Conference. Allison and Fuller gave an update on the “Officers Executive 2026 report.” During the ...