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West Virginia prepares to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

CHARLESTON – With the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America 45 days away, Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday announced some of the state's plans to honor the nation. There will be several events in the state’s capital the week of July 4 tied to America's 250th, ...

Market Street Bridge replacement the focus of meetings

FOLLANSBEE — The potential of a new bridge crossing to replace the Market Street Bridge is the focus of a pair of informational workshops being held this week. The first saw area residents gather at the Follansbee Community House Monday, learning more about the possibilities being ...

Hancock County approves $10 million budget

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County will enter the next fiscal year with a balanced budget. County commissioners approved a budget model — labeled “Model 2” — during Thursday’s meeting, with the budget due to the state Friday. Commissioner Paul Cowey said the budget model was ...

Students take a break from classroom for ‘Outdoor Days’

BLOOMINGDALE — More than 350 Jefferson County fifth graders spent a few hours in the great outdoors recently, watching bottle rockets launch and learning about litter, recycling, fishing, pollinators, wildland firefighting and even archery. It was all part of Jefferson Soil & Water ...

Italian Heritage Festival awards scholarships to Ohio Valley students

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival Board honored 12 local high school students, one from each of the counties represented by the festival, during Sunday's recognition dinner at Undo's Restaurant. Counties represented by the festival are Jefferson and Belmont in ...

Notes of success: Brooke band earns high honors

WELLSBURG — Many students were recognized during the May 11 meeting of the Brooke County Board of Education. The list included numerous members of the Brooke High School band. “I’m lucky to have such wonderful students and parents to work with,” said Johnny Leonard, the school’s ...