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Three departing Hancock County Schools board members offer thanks

NEW CUMBERLAND — While the operations of the Hancock County Board of Education have been different in recent months, the board itself also will look a bit different in the coming weeks. Monday served as the final meeting of the county Board of Education in its current configuration, with ...

Officers sharpen skills aimed at reducing use of force

STEUBENVILLE — Area law enforcement officers spent an afternoon training in jiu-jitsu techniques recently, a skillset organizers say can help keep them — and the public — safer. Attorney General Andy Wilson kicked off the training session at Steubenville Strength & Wellness, 227 N. ...

Brooke board honors Pauls

WELLSBURG — Members of the Brooke County Board of Education thanked their longtime president for his dedication to the district during Monday's meeting. "Your leadership, commitment and unwavering support for the students, staff members and community have made a lasting impact on public ...

Participants still sought for Weirton Independence Day parade

WEIRTON – With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching, organizers of Weirton's Fourth of July parade are issuing a reminder to those who may be interested in taking part. Set to follow its traditional route along the city's Main Street, this year's parade will take place at 5 p.m., ...

Pope Leo XIV marks Steubenville conference milestone with video address

STEUBENVILLE — Thousands of Catholic teens attending the 50th anniversary season of the Steubenville Youth Conferences received an unexpected greeting this week when Pope Leo XIV appeared on screen with a special message encouraging them to seek authentic peace, perfect joy and God's call for their lives. The recorded eight-minute video debuted June 19 before young people gathered at Franciscan University of Steubenville and satellite conference locations in Denver, Dallas and Orlando. It will be shown throughout the summer to more than 43,000 participants attending Steubenville Youth ...

Boil order issued for Bright Way area

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the 3900 block of Bright Way, as well as all of Claremont Place and the 1200 block of Hanlin Way following work on a water line today. If you live in the affected areas, 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 preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Disinfection will be verified as soon as possible, and the boil ...