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CHERYL MOODIE

Cheryl L. Moodie, 73, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Valley Hospice North Care Center. Cheryl was born on January 22, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late David Thornton & Elizabeth Yates Scott. Cheryl spent ...

Weir Memorial Park flexes new addition

WEIRTON – A new amenity will soon be ready for use at one of Weirton's major parks. After close to a year of planning, an outdoor fitness court, developed in partnership with the National Fitness Campaign, has been installed at the Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park in the city's Marland ...

Follansbee looks to adjust its election schedule

FOLLANSBEE — Follansbee officials are planning a change to the city charter in an effort to meet state-mandated adjustments to the municipal election schedule. Under advice from City Attorney Michael Gaudio, Follansbee Council agreed Monday to retain the Gurrera Law Office in Weirton for assistance in implementing the charter change. Mayor Scott McMahon explained the amendment, still in the early stages of development, is being pursued in an effort to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 50, approved by the West Virginia Legislature in April 2025. “This is for the election ...

For the birds — and Jefferson County

BLOOMINGDALE — The first Jefferson County birding trail site will be dedicated Saturday at Hellbender Preserve. Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District Project Manager Aaron Dodds said they'll unveil new "Jefferson County Birding Trail" signage, then take visitors on a guided tour of ...

Career fair showcases opportunities close to home

WINTERSVILLE — Making sure area high school students are aware of educational and employment opportunities available in the region is important. That's why the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has held its countywide Career and Education Fair for several years. "This is a fantastic way ...

Jefferson County Democratic Party opens office

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Democratic Party has opened a new office in downtown Steubenville, giving residents a place to stop in, talk about the issues affecting their families and communities and become more involved in the civic life of Jefferson County. Although the office will ...