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Hancock County to seek proposals for new courthouse X-ray machine

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners are seeking an upgrade to the security systems at the main entrance to the county courthouse. During the regular commission meeting Friday morning, commissioners unanimously agreed to advertise a request for proposal for the purchase of a new ...

More blood donors needed to help sickle cell patients

WEIRTON — Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing medical treatments, including those living with sickle cell disease. During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, Vitalant is highlighting the need for donors. Patients with sickle cell disease often require regular blood transfusions and may need closely matched blood because frequent transfusions can cause antibodies to develop. Only about 3% of eligible people donate blood, making a broad donor base important for providing specialized matches. Donors who give Sept. 1-10 using promo code LABORDAY-2026-V ...

Portion of South 11th Street to be closed for maintenance Tuesday

WEIRTON - A portion of South 11th Street will be temporarily closed to traffic Tuesday, to allow for maintenance, according to the Weirton Public Works Department. The closure will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting, and affect the areas between Red Rider Road and Hill Street. Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly. For more information, contact Public Works at (304) 797-8500, extensions 3002 or 3003.

Friendly competition coming to First Fridays

STEUBENVILLE — Looking for a little friendly competition? September's First Fridays on Fourth is the place you will want to be. "The idea is pretty simple — we're going to do the normal First Friday with this great addition: We're going to line the street will all sorts of competitive ...

Hancock prosecutor offers thoughts on use of opioid funds

NEW CUMBERLAND – While no longer providing legal counsel to Hancock County commissioners in relation to negotiations over one planned disbursement of the county's opioid funds, County Prosecutor Steven Dragisich wants to make certain commissioners know where his office stands. On Aug. 14, ...