NEW CUMBERLAND — It is a rare group of people who provide decades of service to the public. Thursday afternoon, the Hancock County Commission honored one such individual, presenting a resolution in recognition of the service of John Sorrenti. Sorrenti, a lifelong resident of Weirton, is ...
Ross Gallabrese Yacht Rocket brought its smooth sounds and feel-good hits to the Berkman Amphitheater stage Thursday as the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series continued. The West Liberty Steel Drum Band opened the evening. The series of free concerts will continue next Thursday with the Buddy ...
WEIRTON — It will be an evening of music, vendors, food and more as Second Saturday offers its July edition this weekend. Organized by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Second Saturday will open at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Weirton Event Center, featuring performances by ...
WEIRTON - A portion of Cove Road, and surrounding streets, are under a boil order following work on a water line earlier today. According to the Weirton Area Water Board, the order is in effect for all customers on Cove Road from Weir Avenue to Overbrook Drive, as well as Garden Way and Spring Street, as well as any others who experienced low or no water pressure in the area. The order follows work on a water line at the intersection of Weir Avenue and Cove Road. 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 ...
FOLLANSBEE — A parade and 5K race are in the works as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Garibaldi Lodge. The Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge was incorporated in October 1926 in Follansbee as a fellowship and service organization for the community’s Italian residents and their descendants. Among its local activities was the organization of an annual celebration held the first weekend of August for 60 years until 2004. Such a celebration is returning this year in honor of the lodge’s 100 years of service. Planned for July 31 and Aug. 1, the event will include a ...
STEUBENVILLE — Auditor E.J. Conn delivered his budget projections for 2027 to Jefferson County commissioners Thursday, telling them he has “serious concerns.” Conn said the proposed general fund operating budget — $25,563,851 — exceeds estimated general fund revenues of $19,167,261 by more than $6 million. “Nineteen million dollars’ worth of revenue can’t support a $25 million budget,” Conn said. “I’d like to meet with department heads and figure out how to navigate this.” Conn said the proposed budget is about $1.5 million higher than funding requests for the ...
