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Structure destroyed

Craig Howell Several area fire departments responded to a structure fire on Sanders Hill Road Tuesday morning. Crews from the Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7 a.m., calling on the regional tanker task force because of the building's ...

Weir Avenue boil order lifted

WEIRTON - The boil order issued Tuesday for the area of Weir Avenue has been lifted, effective at noon today. The order followed repairs to a water line, and included all of Weir Avenue as well as all side streets. Customers in the affected area may resume using water without any restrictions or boil requirements.

Oak Glen grad shares message

STEUBENVILLE — Larry Dillon might have been gone from West Virginia's Northern Panhandle for more than 40 years, but his connection to the area remains deep. "A lot of family members still live there," Dillon explained from his home in Grapevine, Texas, during a telephone interview. "My ...

Weirton mural pays tribute to service and sacrifice of veterans

WEIRTON – A new piece of art in downtown Weirton is paying tribute to veterans from across the country, in particular those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Over the last few weeks, artist and Oak Glen graduate Sarah Robinson has given her time to bring to life a mural on the side of the ...

New members welcomed to Hancock County Board of Education

NEW CUMBERLAND — The organizational meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education Monday served as the first for the board’s three new members. As part of the agenda, Jeff Woofter was selected to serve as the board’s new president, with Melissa Bane as vice president. Woofter, Bane ...