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Steubenville Educators Rising students attend national conference

STEUBENVILLE — Six members of the Steubenville High School chapter of Educators Rising delivered presentations at the organization's national conference in Portland in June. Senior Adelyn Johnson and juniors Sara Sullivan, Stella Schiappa and Clara Hoffman submitted a paper and delivered a ...

Weirton panel backs accessible parking space on Greenbrier Road

WEIRTON — The Weirton Traffic Commission has recommended creating a dedicated accessible parking space for a resident on Greenbrier Road, although unrelated concerns about the street also were raised during last week's meeting. The commission considered a request for the designated space at 301 Greenbrier Road. "They're for my father," Stephanie Kyle said, explaining her father has difficulty walking and the driveway to his home has a steep grade. Parking and speeding concerns on Greenbrier Road have come before the Traffic Commission several times in recent years, prompting ...

Boil order issued for Kingsview Drive area in Weirton

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the area of Kingsview Drive, including Lakeview Drive and Glenview Drive, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. 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 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 verified as soon as possible, and the boil water notice will be ...

Under investigation

Craig Howell An investigation is ongoing following a Tuesday afternoon fire at a vacant structure at 109 Westview Avenue in the Hooverson Heights area of Brooke County. Officials note the fire was reported at around 3 p.m. Tuesday after neighbors saw flames coming from the building. Units ...

Riverview Drive boil order lifted

WEIRTON - The boil order issued Wednesday for the area of Riverview Drive has been lifted, effective at 8:30 a.m. today, according to a notice from the Weirton Area Water Board. The order was issued for Riverview Drive and Elwood Lane following scheduled work on a water line in the area. Customers in the affected area may resume using water without any restrictions or requirement to boil.

West Virginians impacted by flooding can report debris blockages to conservation districts

CHARLESTON — West Virginians affected by Tuesday's flash flooding can contact their local conservation district to report debris blockages in streams and waterways. Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency Tuesday for all 55 counties after severe weather caused flash flooding, landslides, road closures and other dangerous conditions across the state. Technicians with the West Virginia Conservation Agency have been deployed to assess flood-related debris blockages and damage and provide assistance to affected residents. Residents may be eligible for assistance through the ...