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Blue Mass celebrated in Weirton to mark Sept. 11 anniversary

WEIRTON — On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, area residents gathered at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Weirton to celebrate and offer prayers for those who step forward to protect the community. “Life is about love and love is about laying down our lives,” ...

Greco-Hertnick recognized with Centurion Award

WEIRTON — For more than 100 years, the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home has served residents of the Weirton area. Thursday afternoon, the local, family owned business was recognized by the state with induction into the West Virginia Centurion Chamber of Commerce, in honor of the ...

Wheeling’s IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center closing

WHEELING — The Internal Revenue Service has informed the U.S. Congress it is closing the taxpayer assistance office in downtown Wheeling. The office, located at 1100 Main St., will cease operation prior to Nov. 30. A notice of the upcoming closure was posted on the door, and there appeared ...

Hancock Commission tables action on hydro project

NEW CUMBERLAND — The latest step in efforts to develop a hydroelectric power facility in Hancock County will have to wait a little longer. During their meeting Thursday, county commissioners opted to table consideration on four proposals related to plans by Current Hydro to construct its ...

Weirton Sanitary Board notified of delay for project

WEIRTON — After discussing the possibility in recent months, the Weirton Sanitary Board received confirmation Thursday of a delay to the completion of the ongoing expansion of its wastewater treatment plant. Representatives of the Thrasher Group and main contractor Triton Construction had ...