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Brooks trust grants help Steubenville police expand crime-fighting technology

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville Police say grants they’ve received from the Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust have made the city a little safer for everybody. Over the past three years the Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust has committed more than $140,000 for departmental needs ranging from a ...

Weirton holds soggy celebration for Independence Day

WEIRTON – A series of summer storms may have lowered the temperatures, but it didn’t lower the spirits in Weirton, as the community celebrated the nation’s birth. Organized by the Weirton Festival Committee, under the auspices of the City of Weirton and the Weirton Board of Parks and ...

Photos: Steubenville celebrates Independence Day

Weather didn't deter the people in and around Steubenville from celebrating America's 250th birthday this past weekend. The family fun could be found Friday and Saturday from Fourth Street to Historic Fort Steuben. Friday featured live music, vendors, local craft beer and children's ...

Chester celebrates completion of Rock Springs Park mural

CHESTER – Hancock County now has a piece of public art commemorating an amusement park which entertained generations of area residents. Saturday morning, during Chester’s Independence Day festivities, area residents joined members of the Montani Outreach Movement and artist Kyle ...

Boil order issued for Purdy Lane, portions of West and Orchard streets

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the area of Purdy Lane, including the 3400 block of West Street and the 3300 block of Orchard Street. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the notice this afternoon following work on a water line on Purdy Lane. If you are affected by the order, 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 should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in ...

Wellsburg celebrates Independence Day with races, music, fireworks and more

WELLSBURG – The community capped off a week of events over this past weekend in celebration of Independence Day with a parade, fireworks, and the return of one of Wellsburg’s traditional holiday events. Saturday morning’s festivities kicked off with an opening ceremony featuring ...