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Beat the heat: Area preparing cooling shelters

WEIRTON — With the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures hovering close to 100 degrees for much of this week, area officials are urging residents to take precautions in order to beat the heat and preparing to offer cooling shelters if the need arises. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued an extreme heat warning this week, noting a dome of high pressure will bring dry weather and temperatures well above normal for the region. Forecasts call for temperatures in the high 90s for the remainder of the week, including Independence Day, followed by the ...

Marland Heights Road to be reduced to one lane Thursday

WEIRTON - As part of planned maintenance, Marland Heights Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly. For more information, contact Weirton's Public Works Department at (304) 797-8500, extensions 3002 or 3003.

Hancock Commission approves year-long agreement for animal shelter

NEW CUMBERLAND – The Jefferson County Humane Society will have a full year of managing the Hancock County Animal Shelter following a renewal of its agreement with Hancock County commissioners. County commissioners, Tuesday, approved a new year-long lease and operating agreement with the ...

‘It’s like losing family’: Mall tenants react to condemnation

STEUBENVILLE — Gina Pierro was having trouble coming up with words to describe pulling up to the Fort Steuben Mall on Tuesday to find the doors locked, the lights out and no foot traffic. Sad, she said. A little frustrated, maybe even angry, were all that came to mind for the woman who, ...