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AHEPA marks century of service

WEIRTON — For Jim Antoniou, Tuesday’s banquet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Hancock Chapter 103 of the Order of AHEPA carried extra special meaning. Antoniou, president of the local chapter, explained before the dinner began in the social hall of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church ...

Brooke County to seek new sheriff’s department vehicles

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Sheriff’s Department will continue its annual fleet update after county commissioners approved a request Tuesday to seek bids for two new vehicles. Commissioners authorized the sheriff’s department to advertise for the purchase and upfitting of the ...

Edison named Most United School

RICHMOND — Teaching young people the value of volunteering and helping in their communities is important, officials with the United Way of Jefferson County said. That was the message shared Tuesday when officials recognized Edison High School as the county’s Most United School. "It's a ...

Hancock BOE reviews 2026-27 budget

NEW CUMBERLAND – The Hancock County School District’s 2026-2027 budget is almost finalized following a presentation and hearing held Tuesday, with officials also noting a memorandum of understanding between the district and state to pay back an $8 million loan provided to assist ongoing ...

Beacon Drive area under boil order in Weirton

WEIRTON - Several streets in the area of Beacon Drive are under a boil order following work on a water line earlier today. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the order for Beacon Drive, East Parkway, Leach Street, Patterson Drive, Kent Way, Chrystal Lane, and any others in the area experiencing low or no water pressure. Those in the affected areas 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 ...

Tensions spill over during discussion of ‘keep out’ signs posted at Fort Steuben Mall

STEUBENVILLE — Building Official Tim Maurer defended the city’s handling of what’s been described as “uninhabitable” conditions at the Fort Steuben Mall, pushing back on one councilman’s concerns about the verbiage of signs posted on the doors warning conditions inside are “dangerous.” The notices were posted a month ago after building inspectors deemed the mall unsafe for occupancy. Among the concerns outlined in their report were shifting storefront facades with displaced glass panels, uneven flooring with major concrete deviations, broken skylight glass, roof leaks, ...