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Tweed Avenue station to go online STEUBENVILLE — The new Tweed Avenue pump station will be brought online Wednesday. Water Superintendent Jim Jenkins said they don’t anticipate any water quality issues from the work, “however, this is a new system.” “Starting a new system there ...

Code enforcement officer hired, firehouse discussed in Follansbee

FOLLANSBEE — On Monday, Follansbee approved the hiring of a code enforcement officer and an ordinance outlining the role he will play in addressing loose trash, high grass and other violations of the city’s health codes. Council members also were updated on efforts to secure grants for ...

Part of North 12th Street in Weirton to close Wednesday

WEIRTON - A portion of North 12th Street, between Thurmond Avenue and Kings Creek Road, will be closed for maintenance Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Weirton Public Works Department advises motorists to plan their routes accordingly and expect delays. The schedule for the project ...

Weirton Council eliminating antiquated regulations

WEIRTON — The City of Weirton is working to clean up some of its own books with the elimination of several laws officials feel no longer serve any relevance. Weirton Council unanimously approved the first reading, Monday, of an ordinance “to eliminate or amend various antiquated city ...

Weirton establishing youth council program

WEIRTON — The City of Weirton is launching a pilot program with the aim of getting area youth more involved in the community. Weirton Council, Monday, approved a resolution establishing a Weirton Youth Council for the city, to last through the 2025-2026 school year. “The youth council ...

Weirton to celebrate Blue Mass Thursday

WEIRTON — St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church will celebrate area first responders this week, with the observance of a Blue Mass. The Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the parish, located at 229 California Ave. in Weirton. Celebrated by the Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, the Blue Mass will ...