Barbara Ellen Humbert, 83, of New Cumberland West Virginia passed away July 25, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born April 9, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, the daughter of the late Durward Stanley Hurst and Esther Rosetta (Allen) Hurst. She was preceded in death by her husband James Calvin ...
Red Cross declares national blood crisis, seeks donors The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history, citing a four-year summer low in blood donations and an urgent need for donors. All blood types are needed, with type O blood in especially short supply. The Red Cross said its supply of O-positive blood has fallen below a one-day supply, forcing it to limit distributions of some blood products to hospitals. The organization said extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses have contributed to lower donor ...
WHEELING – As the 43rd annual Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival came to an end Sunday, organizers are looking forward to making next year even bigger and better. Festival chairman Tony Filberto said that each year the festival tries to outdo the previous year and he believes it ...
MORRISTOWN — Union Local Superintendent Zac Shutler has teamed up with his friend, Sarasota, Florida, Booker High School Principal Jamal Crook, to co-write their debut book, "Lead the People, Change the System." Shutler said the book is about leading not just a school district, but leading ...
STEUBENVILLE POLICE Tangled web: A Saint Charles Drive resident asked police Thursday to disentangle a neighbor’s cat that had become tangled in his child’s soccer net. The resident said he is allergic to cats and it’s been “an ongoing issue with the neighbor not keeping her animals on her property.” After they released the cat from the net police said it ran to the neighbor’s house, entering through a sliding glass door that had been left open “so the animals can come and go.” Police said there were “about 10-12 cats all over the property.” They weren’t able to ...
WHEELING — The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival, featuring a variety of food, music and entertainment, is underway on Water Street in downtown Wheeling. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday afternoon in front of the Little Italy Stage, located across from the Heritage Port ...
