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Oak Glen grad shares message

STEUBENVILLE — Larry Dillon might have been gone from West Virginia's Northern Panhandle for more than 40 years, but his connection to the area remains deep. "A lot of family members still live there," Dillon explained from his home in Grapevine, Texas, during a telephone interview. "My ...

Weirton mural pays tribute to service and sacrifice of veterans

WEIRTON – A new piece of art in downtown Weirton is paying tribute to veterans from across the country, in particular those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Over the last few weeks, artist and Oak Glen graduate Sarah Robinson has given her time to bring to life a mural on the side of the ...

New members welcomed to Hancock County Board of Education

NEW CUMBERLAND — The organizational meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education Monday served as the first for the board’s three new members. As part of the agenda, Jeff Woofter was selected to serve as the board’s new president, with Melissa Bane as vice president. Woofter, Bane ...

Community Bread Basket welcomes guests to new location

WEIRTON — Officials, volunteers and more are celebrating what some are considering a miracle for the Community Bread Basket. “It was a dream I had that came true,” Marilyn Charnie, president of the board of directors, explained in welcoming the crowd gathered for a grand opening at the ...

Weir Avenue area under boil order

WEIRTON - The area of Weir Avenue is under a boil order as a result of a water line break earlier today. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the boil order for all customers on Weir Avenue, as well as all side streets from Weir Avenue, and any others in the area who experienced low or no water pressure. In addition, the intersection of Weir Avenue and Cove Road was closed to traffic as a result of the line break. If you live in the affected areas, bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water ...