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Off to the races: Democratic candidates take part in event

FOLLANSBEE — Voters had an opportunity Thursday to meet some of the Democratic candidates seeking office in November's election, while enjoying a night at the "races." The Hancock County Democratic Executive Committee and Brooke County Democratic Executive Committee hosted a ...

Trinity transfer to UPMC will be official Oct. 1

STEUBENVILLE — The transfer of Trinity Health System to UPMC will become official next Thursday, an official with UPMC said this morning. Joel Yuhas, the executive vice president of Pittsburgh-based UPMC, said during this morning's meeting of the Jefferson County commissioners the change ...

Rainbow Bridge Memorial dedicated in Wellsburg

WELLSBURG – Area residents will now have a permanent location to remember their pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge. A dedication service was held Wednesday at Wellsburg's Fourth Ward Park, for the new Rainbow Bridge Memorial, developed through a proposal by Wellsburg Councilman Tom ...

Wheeling University names Denise Mirasola to vice president post

WHEELING – A long-time area educator is stepping into a new role. Denise Mirasola, Ed.D., of Weirton, has been announced as the new vice president of enrollment and student affairs at Wheeling University. Mirasola most recently served as principal of Weirton Elementary School. In her new ...

Sobriety checkpoint set in Weirton Friday

WEIRTON – The Weirton Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Friday night on Penco Road. Held in conjunction with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention, the checkpoint has been scheduled to begin at approximately 7 p.m. Friday, and end at approximately 1 a.m. Saturday. Sobriety checkpoints are announced to comply with rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court.