WEIRTON - Tonight's planned performance by the Fantasy's at the Weirton Event Center has been canceled. City officials announced the cancellation this morning, citing poor air quality and recommendations by health officials to avoid outdoor activities.
WELLSBURG – As a result of air quality alerts issued by the National Weather Service, combined with high temperatures, a burn ban has been issued in Brooke County. The ban is in effect until 8 a.m., Sunday, according to a notice signed by Commission President Tom Diserio. All outdoor ...
WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the area of Belmont Street, to include Clara Street and any others in the area with low or no water pressure. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the order Friday afternoon following work on a water line on Belmont Street. 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 use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and ...
NEW CUMBERLAND — More time is needed before court proceedings against a Hancock County attorney and his wife can continue, officials have explained. Lawrence Lee Manypenny, 74, and his wife, Constance Carmella Manypenny, 74, had been scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in Hancock County Magistrate's Court Thursday after being charged with several felony counts that allege they defrauded an 86-year-old Weirton resident. Ohio County Magistrate Mike Lemon, who was appointed as a special magistrate to hear the case, said after discussion Thursday morning that the defendants ...
STEUBENVILLE — While repairs to the Edison Local gym are almost done, school officials are no closer to finding out which contractor is going to be deemed at fault for the massive water leak that caused the problem. Superintendent Bill Beattie told Jefferson County commissioners Thursday ...
WEIRTON — The Weirton Area Water Board will have to wait several more months before the expansion of the city’s water treatment plant is complete. During Thursday’s meeting, board members approved two change orders for the project, extending the date of substantial completion from June ...
