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Follansbee to receive $500,000 for Hooverson Heights treatment plant upgrades

FOLLANSBEE — A grant announced by Gov. Patrick Morrisey will close the funding gap needed for the City of Follansbee to upgrade the Hooverson Heights Water Treatment Plant. A $500,000 grant, provided through the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, was among nearly $26 million in funding for projects across West Virginia announced by Morrisey on Monday. “We were given details of that Thursday,” Follansbee Mayor Scott McMahon said during Monday's City Council meeting. “That will be the matching portion.” The city previously received approximately $1.3 ...

Brooke commissioners hear from advocacy organization seeking funds

WELLSBURG – Brooke County officials heard Tuesday from an advocacy organization working to close the gaps in service for those in recovery or experiencing other issues. Empower and Link Inc. is among the groups requesting a portion of the county's opioid settlement funds, having submitted ...

Proposed downtown brewery could boost neighborhood, Johnson Says

STEUBENVILLE — City Manager Mike Johnson told council Tuesday he has high hopes a craft on Fourth at Market will “be a catalyst” for downtown. Johnson said the developer has proposed demolishing three buildings opposite the old Sinclair building and situated between the Holy Face of Jesus store and the old Ferguson building to make way for a production center. The city’s Historic Landmarks Commission has already signed off but state approval is needed before demolition can begin. “It’ll be a distribution warehouse for craft beer,” he said. “They’ll also have a ...

Boil order issued for portions of Pennsylvania, Inez, North 11th in Weirton

WEIRTON – A boil order has been issued for the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue, the 100 block of Inez Street and the 100 block of North 11th Street following work on a water line in the area. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the order following work on a line on Inez Street. If you live in the affected area, 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 ...

Rec director says there’s work to be done

STEUBENVILLE — The bad news about the state of the city's recreation department is that there is a lot of work that needs to be done. The good news is that it's all fixable. That's the message Don Patterson, the city's newly hired parks and recreation director, brought to members of the ...

Weirton to establish fines for Purple Heart parking violations

WEIRTON — One week after Gov. Patrick Morrisey held a ceremonial bill signing establishing penalties for individuals improperly parking in spaces designated for Purple Heart recipients, the City of Weirton is preparing to follow suit. When Weirton Council meets in regular session tonight, ...