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Commissioners recognize growth of 4-H in Hancock County

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County’s 4-H programs have experienced much growth in recent years, with new clubs being established and attracting a larger number of participants to their annual summer camps and other activities. The Hancock County Commission on Friday recognized the growth and ...

Boil order issued for part of Ritchie Avenue

WEIRTON – A boil order is being issued for the 200 block of Ritchie Avenue following work on a water line in the area today. The order also is effective for any nearby customers who experienced low or no water pressure. If you live in the affected area, 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 the water. Disinfection will be ...

Data centers front and center in Ohio Senate race

A stretch of federal land in southeastern Ohio is about to hold one of the largest data center projects in the world, and the debate surrounding the facility has come to dominate Ohio’s battleground Senate race. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is defending his seat against former Sen. Sherrod ...

‘United for ALICE’ to help struggling families

STEUBENVILLE — A sobering reality faces many parts of Jefferson County: Nearly half of the county's households — 42 percent to be exact — find themselves struggling to make ends meet. A program being launched by the United Way of Jefferson County is looking to provide assistance to ...

Strength in partnership

Contributed WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center and the Weirton Firefighters IAFF Local 948 have teamed up, once again, in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Weirton firefighters recently donated stress balls for use by mammography patients at the hospital while going ...

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Harmon Creek ramp closure planned WEIRTON – The Harmon Creek off ramp, located at Exit 3D on U.S. 22 eastbound, will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday and lasting through Oct. 5 for patching. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route, which includes traveling to the Three Springs Drive exit and then onto U.S. 22 westbound to Harmon Creek. Madonna homecoming parade scheduled WEIRTON – The Madonna High School homecoming parade will be held Sept. 30, beginning at 6 p.m. on Penco Road. Traffic will be closed on Penco Road, from Cove Road to ...