WEIRTON – An investigation is being conducted into an alleged murder in Weirton. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush announced a warrant for first degree murder has been issued for David Barger, 69, of Weirton, following the death of his wife, Donna Barger. Officers were dispatched to 3931 ...
WELLSBURG – Some residents are questioning the effectiveness of the W.Va.2/Interstate 68 Authority in the area, asking Brooke County commissioners to have representatives of the group provide a public update on its work. The Brooke Commission was set to approve an annual request of $4,000 ...
STEUBENVILLE — Learning more about the dash that separates the years between a person's birth and death is becoming easier thanks to the work of the Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. "Have you heard of that dash in between?" Flora VerStraten-Merrin explained. "Those ...
STEUBENVILLE — City officials say prioritizing water and wastewater projects that actually have to be done over the next five years will help them determine if the current rate structure is fair. Utilities Director Jim Jenkins told council Tuesday that a new rate study will be done once they know “where our projects need to go in the next five to 10 years.” “The water plan for sure will be completed by the end of the year,” he said. “We have to meet with Ohio EPA on the wastewater side of things to determine when it will be accepted and finalized.” He said ...
WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for Grimm Way following work on a water line. The order is in effect for all of Grimm Way, as well as any other customers in the area experiencing low or no water pressure. If you live in the affected area, 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. ...
WELLSBURG — While Wellsburg Council could not conduct official business Tuesday because of a lack of a quorum for its regular meeting, officials and residents in attendance were treated to a brief demonstration by the newest addition to the city's police department. Wellsburg Patrolman ...
