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Hardesty: W.Va. public school systems must embrace school choice

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty said that since school choice continues to be supported by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the Legislature, county systems need to make themselves the most appealing school choice option of all. Speaking during the state Board ...

Improvements to Follansbee Community House showcased

FOLLANSBEE — For almost 95 years, the Follansbee Community House has been a hub of activity for generations of city residents. Now, it is moving into a new chapter. “We have a unique building,” noted Mayor Scott McMahon during a tour Tuesday. “It’s kind of the heartbeat of the ...

Greaver recognized with Heart of the Lion award

WEIRTON — Members of the Weirton Lions Club and their guests recently gathered to honor an individual exemplifying service and commitment to the community and beyond. This year’s Heart of the Lion Award was presented to Holly Greaver during a dinner held at Giovanni’s Restaurant on May ...

Supreme Court rules in Weirton gas drilling case

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling in relation to an almost five-year case involving proposed natural gas drilling in Weirton. In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court found that the appealing party, SWN Production Company, “demonstrated no ...

Petrella: Education, waterfront development key to Steubenville’s future

STEUBENVILLE — Ask Ralph Petrella why he wanted to get involved with local politics, and he can offer a simple answer. "We have a missing generation that's not standing up, and that's my generation," Petrella told members of the Steubenville Rotary Club during Wednesday's meeting. "My ...

Brooke County discussing amendment to 911 board bylaws

WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners are considering adjustments to the bylaws of the county’s 911 Advisory Board. Commissioners were presented Tuesday with a request to amend the bylaws of the board, revived last year to oversee operations of the county’s 911 center. The proposal was ...