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Weirton looking for the most patriotic bicycle

WEIRTON – The City of Weirton is asking area youth to show off their civic pride this Independence Day through decorating their bicycles. As part of the city's planned celebrations for the Fourth of July and the United States' 250th birthday, officials have organized the Weirton America 250 ...

Brooke Hills Playhouse announces 55th season

WELLSBURG — The Brooke Hills Playhouse is thrilled to announce its 55th season, featuring a diverse lineup designed to bring laughter, music and mystery to the Ohio Valley. The season highlights include: • "The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League," a comedy by Jones, Hope and Wooten. If you loved last season's Always a Bridesmaid, then you won't want to miss it. Four lifelong friends, Libby Ruth, Deedra, Monette and Charlie, reunite to rescue their favorite local wedding venue, Laurelton Oaks. They transform the old estate into a multi-purpose event space, handling everything from ...

Indian Creek High School to host theater camp

WINTERSVILLE — The curtains will rise again for the 2026 ICHS Theater Camp at Indian Creek High School, where local children can hone their acting chops on stage. The second annual event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 6-10 in the school auditorium and conclude with a live performance ...

Hancock Commission awards opioid funds to six organizations

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners agreed to distribute nearly $900,000 of the county’s opioid settlement funds during their regular meeting Thursday, filling requests from six area organizations. “These will all be contingent upon the signing of a memorandum of ...

Ceremony honors 10 fallen Jefferson County officers dating back to 1908

STEUBENVILLE — For Joel Walker, an event like Thursday’s police memorial ceremony holds special importance. “It’s somber to sit here and remember the people who have fallen in Jefferson County and all over the United States,” Walker said shortly after the annual remembrance was held ...

Brooke County seeks bids for employee insurance plans

WELLSBURG — Brooke County commissioners have agreed to seek proposals for its employee insurance plans. Commissioners, during their meeting Thursday, unanimously agreed to open the insurance programs to other providers in order to obtain quotes for health, dental and vision coverage for ...