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Study: West Virginia’s traffic fatality rate among highest in U.S.

CHARLESTON — West Virginia is set to sell four of its seven state-owned health care facilities to a New York-based development company that specializes in long-term care for seniors. In a press conference at the State Capitol Building Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that ...

Brooke County designates new humane officer

WELLSBURG — Brooke County commissioners designated a new county humane officer, Tuesday, although with some debate from other county officials. At the request of Sheriff Rich Beatty, commissioners agreed to designate Sheriff’s Deputy Jaetin Popish as the county’s humane officer, for a ...

A taste of Japan

Osaka Japan Ramen Sushi and Hibachi was welcomed to Weirton Tuesday with a grand opening celebration ahead of the restaurant officially opening its doors for business. Featuring fresh sushi, ramen and hibachi-style food, the restaurant is located at 3760 Main St., with a menu offering a variety ...

‘A terribly sad day’

CLAIRTON, Pa. — The CEO of U.S. Steel pledged a transparent investigation into the Clairton Coke Works explosion that killed two and injured 10 Monday morning. CEO David Burritt was joined at a press conference Tuesday afternoon by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Allegheny County ...

Appeal arguments continue over EP settlement issues

EAST PALESTINE — The appeal of last year’s $600 million settlement between Norfolk Southern and residents impacted by the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment and chemical spill is dead in the water, a brief filed in Cincinnati’s Sixth Court on behalf of appellees insists. “Some cases present ...