Local Briefs
Tweed Avenue station to go online
STEUBENVILLE — The new Tweed Avenue pump station will be brought online Wednesday.
Water Superintendent Jim Jenkins said they don’t anticipate any water quality issues from the work, “however, this is a new system.”
“Starting a new system there is always a potential for unexpected issues to arise,” he said. “If any customers in the downtown pressure system or the West End pressure system experience low water pressure, discoloration or loss of water (they should) call the filtration plant immediately upon discovery at (740) 283-6041.”
Jenkins thanked residents for “their patience and understanding as (crews) continue to work to improve our water system.”
Toronto to hold 9-11 service
TORONTO — A candlelight service to mark the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Gazebo Commons at North Third and Market streets.
Follansbee to hold 9-11 service
FOLLANSBEE — A service to mark the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the gazebo at Follansbee Park.
In the event of rain, it will be moved to the Follansbee Community House nearby.
Let’s Groove Tonight to perform
WEIRTON — Let’s Groove Tonight, a tribute band to Earth, Wind & Fire, is scheduled to take the stage at the Weirton Event Center at 7 p.m. Friday to conclude the city’s Summer Event Series.
Gates will open at 6 p.m., with the concert scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Food will be provided by the Rusty Bull Taco Co.
The concert is a rescheduling from the group’s previously planned appearance on July 25, which was canceled because of weather concerns.
Hydrant flow test set for Thursday
WEIRTON — A fire hydrant flow test has been scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Thursday on Marshaling Yard Drive in Weirton.
The Weirton Area Water Board notes water customers in the area may experience low water pressure or discolored water during the time of the test. A boil order will not be issued once the test has been completed.
Portion of street to close for parade
WEIRTON — A portion of Main Street, from Virginia Avenue to Cove Road in both directions, will be closed from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday for the Weir High School homecoming parade.
Traffic will be maintained by the Weirton Police Department, and motorists are advised to expect delays or use alternative routes.
JVS board to set meet Tuesday
BLOOMINGDALE — The Board of Education for the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School will hold its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the boardroom of the Jefferson County JVS.
Immediately following the regular meeting, the b will hold a safety meeting beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m.