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Concerns voiced about Brooke 911 center

WELLSBURG — A local fire chief has expressed concerns about the Brooke County Emergency 911 Center and has gone as far as to request an investigation by the West Virginia Public Service Commission and state Attorney General’s Office. Franklin Community Fire Chief Gerald McClain has ...

More than 100 Morgantown NIOSH workers to be called back permanently

MORGANTOWN — A significant part of the workforce at the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health will return to work permanently, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Tuesday. Capito, R-W.Va., made the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, that the employees would be called ...

Hitting the links

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Chamber Golf Classic Tuesday at the Steubenville Country Club. This year’s presenting sponsor was Interstate Waste Services, with additional support provided by Naples Spaghetti House, Heavenly Coach, Franciscan University of ...

Local Briefs

Traffic meeting canceled WEIRTON — The Weirton Traffic Commission has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday. The commission has set its next meeting for 10 a.m., June 19, in Room 201 of the Weirton Municipal Building. SVRTA to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Steel ...

Brooke County’s top teacher loves her job

WELLSBURG — Brooke County school officials say Ash Leigh Negri’s love for teaching shows in her interaction with her pupils, the interactive lessons she engages them in and her willingness to learn more about her profession. On Monday, the Brooke County Board of Education recognized Negri ...