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Follansbee may get federal funds to assist with projects

FOLLANSBEE – Several long-awaited projects in the city could be getting a lift from the federal government. “We’re received some really good news,” announced Mayor Scott McMahon during Monday’s Committee as a Whole meeting of Follansbee Council. In recent months, the city has ...

Top of WV Arts Council to celebrate America with new exhibit

WEIRTON – The Top of West Virginia Arts Council is celebrating the nation, its history and culture through an upcoming exhibit, set to go on display at the Summit Art Gallery this week. “America and Art - Celebrating Our 250th Founding Through Art,” will go on display, beginning with an opening reception at 5 p.m., Thursday. The exhibit features the works of local artists honoring the United States' semiquincentennial, featuring original 2D and 3D art, as well as photographs. Entries in the exhibit will be judged by Zane Miller of West Liberty University, who will present awards ...

Village, township work together

WINTERSVILLE — Crews from the village and Cross Creek Township worked together to complete street and road work, a partnership that helped both areas. “The street department, along with the Cross Creek Highway Department, spread about 100 tons of asphalt,” Village Administrator Jesse ...

Traffic to be restricted on part of Culler Road

WEIRTON – Traffic will be restricted to one lane on a portion of Culler Road Wednesday, as part of planned repairs to a water line. The restriction will be in place from Wirt Street to Putnam Lane beginning at 8 a.m., according to the Weirton Area Water Board.

McKinley Road area boil order lifted

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has lifted the boil order for the area of McKinley Road, effective at 7:30 a.m. today. The order, issued Monday, was in effect for McKinley Road and Cleveland Road following work on a water line in the area. Those affected may resume using water without any restrictions or boil requirements.

Special Olympians heading to national competition

WELLSBURG – Two local athletes are preparing to travel to Minnesota for a national competition. Kay Ferrari and Matteo Filipelli will soon be heading to Minneapolis and St. Paul to take part in the Special Olympics USA, representing West Virginia in the national games set for June 18 to ...