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NWS: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Should Leave By Saturday

Ohio Valley residents coughed and choked through another day of smoke from Canadian wildfires Friday, that day even worse than what they experienced Thursday. Yet the National Weather Service said the region should get a big break from that bad air by Saturday. Matt Brudy, a meteorologist ...

History preserved in Mount Pleasant with annual Pilgrimage

MOUNT PLEASANT — Working to ensure the history of their small community is preserved is important to members of the Historical Society of Mount Pleasant. That's why the organization continues to host its annual Pilgrimage, which includes tours of many structures, some of which were built ...

Weirton’s Friday night concert canceled

WEIRTON - Tonight's planned performance by the Fantasy's at the Weirton Event Center has been canceled. City officials announced the cancellation this morning, citing poor air quality and recommendations by health officials to avoid outdoor activities.

Burn ban issued in Brooke County

WELLSBURG – As a result of air quality alerts issued by the National Weather Service, combined with high temperatures, a burn ban has been issued in Brooke County. The ban is in effect until 8 a.m., Sunday, according to a notice signed by Commission President Tom Diserio. All outdoor ...

Boil order issued for Belmont Street area

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the area of Belmont Street, to include Clara Street and any others in the area with low or no water pressure. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the order Friday afternoon following work on a water line on Belmont Street. 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 ...