Boil order issued for McKinley Road area of Weirton

June 1, 2026

WEIRTON – The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for the area of McKinley Road following work on a water line today. The order includes customers of McKinley road and Cleveland Road, as well as any others in the area who experienced low or no water pressure. Those affected by the order are encouraged to 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 ...

Steubenville police detective recognized by state for work with Jefferson County Drug Task Force

May 30, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — A detective with the Jefferson County Drug Task Force whose digital communication skills were instrumental in dismantling a drug trafficking network has been recognized by the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center for his work. Steubenville Police Det. Brandon Kelly, in his ...

Steubenville gears up to celebrate Dean Martin

May 30, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — A golf scramble, events designed to recreate the supper club experience and recognition of the sacrifice of America's veterans will all be a part of this year's Dean Martin Hometown Festival. The year's festival, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary, is scheduled ...

Hancock Commission appoints two members to county Park Board

May 30, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Months after discussing whether to take oversight of the county's recreation system themselves, Hancock County commissioners on Thursday approved the appointment of two new members to the Hancock County Board of Parks and Recreation. As part of Thursday's commission meeting, the appointments of Liz Lundberg and Bernie Virden were unanimously approved, making them the newest members of the board. “I think both are tremendous assets to the county,” Commissioner Tommy Ogden said. The appointments are part of an ongoing process to expand the board's ...

Weirton Rotarians hear from local Special Olympics athletes

May 30, 2026

WEIRTON – Local Special Olympics athletes are among those heading to Charleston in the coming days to compete in West Virginia's 2026 Summer Games. Members of Weirton Rotary had an opportunity to hear from two of them Wednesday, learning more about the organization and the opportunities it ...

New Cumberland brings community together for Memorial Day

May 30, 2026

Craig Howell New Cumberland hosted a variety of activities Monday, bringing residents of all ages together in observance of Memorial Day. The day began with a service in front of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3526, during which the names of New Cumberland residents who paid the ultimate ...