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Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. People in Doha, Qatar's capital, stopped and looked up as missiles ...

Temporary closure scheduled for South 11th Street Tuesday

WEIRTON – The Weirton Public Works Department will close a portion of South 11th Street Tuesday for road maintenance. The closure, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., will affect the area between Heights Street and Weir Avenue. For more information, contact Public Works at (304) 797-8500, extension ...

Block party benefits Legion efforts

FOLLANSBEE — The community came together on Saturday evening for some summer fun and to help a longtime organization to raise funds for a new base of operations. With the help of the Follansbee Garibaldi Lodge and many others, members of Emrys Watkins American Legion Post 45 organized a ...

Wellsburg’s Independence Day celebration to kick off Friday

WELLSBURG — The city’s celebration of Independence Day will be kicked off Friday with a block party near the Town Square and followed by free concerts at Central Park on several nights, the annual parade on Main Street and fireworks display on July 4 and other events. The celebration is ...

Celebration

Area residents gathered at the Weirton Event Center Saturday for an afternoon of fun, food, and friendship, as part of local observances of the Juneteenth holiday. Organized by the Weirton Ecumenical Council, Saturday’s activities included live entertainment and games. With a theme of “One ...