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Rallies planned to encourage early voting

STEUBENVILLE — Three organizations are coming together next weekend to urge area residents to cast their votes early this election season. Upper Ohio Valley Indivisible, the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Organization for Women and the Midwest Center for Constitutional Rights will be joining present informational gatherings in communities on both side of the Ohio River Oct. 17. They will be offering information about voting early in Ohio and West Virginia ahead of the Nov. 3 election. "We've identified 15 corners in Weirton, Newell and Chester. We'll be asking our members and ...

Three, including former president, indicted in EGCC case

STEUBENVILLE — A long-anticipated 23-page indictment released by the Ohio Auditor of State's office Thursday details what investigators allege was an elaborate scheme to divert millions of student aid dollars meant for disadvantaged students into the pockets of a former Eastern Gateway ...

Weirton announces Fall Clean Up dates

WEIRTON – While the idea of clearing out unwanted things often is associated with spring, the City of Weirton also offers such an opportunity for residents in the autumn. The city's annual Fall Clean Up has been scheduled, beginning with metal collection days on Oct. 15 and 16, and the household clean up from Oct. 19 to 23. The service is provided only to current city sanitation customers. As part of the Oct. 15-16 metal collections, items including stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, hot water tanks, old railings, bicycle frames, and metal shelving will be ...

Republican candidates take the stage in Northern Panhandle

WELLSBURG – Area voters gathered at the Crooked Dock Thursday for an opportunity to hear from several Republican candidates seeking office in the upcoming election, ranging from those hoping to be county commissioners to an incumbent member of Congress. Organized by the Hancock County, ...

JVS seeks levy renewals

BLOOMINGDALE — Residents in Jefferson County are being asked to renew two levies that are vital to the operation of the Joint Vocational School when they cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 election. Money generated by the 1-mill, 10-year levies will help to support the day-to-day operations ...

Follansbee Council remembers former city clerk

FOLLANSBEE – A reminder to a long-time city official will now hang in the chambers of Follansbee Council. David Kurcina died in May, following a more-than-three-year battle with cancer. He served his community through many roles in his life, including 26 years as Follansbee's city clerk and ...