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East Palestine derailment appeals dismissed

EAST PALESTINE — The five residents appealing the East Palestine train derailment class action settlement were a day late and $850,000 short, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled on Wednesday. The appellate court in Cincinnati dismissed appeals filed by attorney David ...

Festival of Trees in Wheeling decks the halls for Health Right

WHEELING — It’s a festival about the beauty of Christmas trees, but at its heart it is all about raising funds to help those without proper insurance get health care. The Festival of Trees kicked off Friday inside the Pine Room at Oglebay Park. The trees will be on display there from 11 ...

Looking to the future

Weirton Rotary Club members heard Wednesday from Jamie Caridi, president of Bethany College, who first came to the college as a consultant and was named president in January 2022. He spoke of the challenges to the college during and following the COVID pandemic, as well as financial ...

A life dedicated to service

WEIRTON — Weirton native and Follansbee resident Gabe Arlia has dedicated many of his 96 years to serving his country and community, from three years of service in the Marine Corps and 30 years in the Marine Corps Reserves to leading many area youth in a group designed to encourage patriotism ...

Weirton considering new purchasing policy

WEIRTON — After agreeing to increase the city manager’s purchasing limit earlier this year, Weirton Council will now be asked to consider adjustments to the city’s purchasing procedures. The proposed resolution was recommended Friday by the city’s Finance Committee and will be put ...