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Weirton youth growing healthy habits with new garden program

WEIRTON — Some youth at the Weirton Christian Center are hoping to develop their green thumbs this summer with support from an area native looking to give back to her hometown. Annetta Weller, a third-generation Weirtonian now living in Florida, visited the Christian Center on Wednesday to ...

Johnson outlines priorities as Steubenville city manager

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville’s new city manager is straightforward about what residents can expect to see in the coming months. “My vision for Steubenville is to provide the best possible service for the residents, leave it a little better than I found it, aggressively enforce the codes ...

Basil’s awards scholarships to local student-athletes

WEIRTON — An area restaurant is continuing its tradition of supporting local graduating high school athletes as they prepare to begin their collegiate careers. Basil's Sports Bar and Grill held a luncheon Wednesday to award its annual scholarship to two high school seniors. “We're excited ...

Sharing surgical technique

WEIRTON — A local doctor had the chance to discuss a surgical technique he uses during a recent medical conference. Dr. Charles Capito, whose practice is based in Weirton, explained that a procedure he has been using can make a repair to an ACL injury stronger. He said the technique ...

Brooke County health officials warn of rabies cases

WELLSBURG – A pair of positive rabies cases in the area is causing concern for Brooke County health officials. The Brooke County Health Department reported Tuesday a raccoon found in the Bethany area had tested positive for rabies. This is the second raccoon to test positive for the disease ...

City gives mall owner more time to address violations

STEUBENVILLE — The Fort Steuben Mall’s owner is planning to bring the main corridor up to code and “mothball” the rest of his part of the building, City Manager Mike Johnson reported Tuesday. Johnson said the owner, Total Finance, was given another 30 days to bring it up to code after ...