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Portion of South 11th Street to be closed Wednesday

WEIRTON - A portion of South 11th Street will be temporarily closed Wednesday for maintenance. Crews from the Weirton Public Works Department will close the street between Red Rider Road and Hill Street from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly.

CNBC: Ohio works for No. 1 rating

Why yes, Ohio wants your business, and a global business and financial news outlet is exclaiming the wonders of the Buckeye State’s business-friendly landscape. CNBC announced on its broadcast Thursday that Ohio is America's Top State for Business in 2026.The network cited the state’s business costs, infrastructure, market access, electrical power capacity and inventory of shovel-ready sites in making its decision. Ohio's housing costs also are among the most affordable nationwide, CNBC reported. "When I took office, I promised to 'plant the seeds' of long-term investments that ...

Brooke board honors retirees, athletes

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Board of Education recognized 13 longtime employees who have retired, as well as several softball and track athletes, during Monday's meeting. Receiving honors were eight teachers, two aides, one speech pathologist, one school nurse and one bus operator. Among ...

State Democratic Women’s convention bringing leaders to Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Appearances by a state Supreme Court justice and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author will be among the highlights when a statewide meeting is held in the city. Jennifer Brunner and Connie Schultz are scheduled to be among the speakers when members of the Federated Democratic ...

Brooke County woman sentenced to up to 50 years in child abuse case

WELLSBURG — A Brooke County woman was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison after admitting she abused her infant daughter and neglected two young children in conditions prosecutors described as dangerous, while two men received probation in separate burglary-related cases. Brooke County ...

Boil order issued for portions of Main, West streets

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for the 3000 to 3300 blocks of West Street and the 3000 to 3300 blocks of Main Street, as a result of work on a water line on Lee Avenue. The order includes any water customers in the area experiencing low or no water pressure. Those in the affected area are advised to 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. ...