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McGeehan, Viola, Willis win local W.Va. House races

WEIRTON – Two incumbents and a political newcomer will represent the area in the West Virginia House of Delegates beginning in 2027. According to unofficial results, Pat McGeehan will continue in his role representing the House's First District, with Jimmy Willis remaining in the Third District. Tony Viola will officially take over the Second District seat. McGeehan received 70.82 percent of the vote in his race against Democrat Quincy Wilson, with Republican Viola taking 62.53 percent against Democrat Daniel Day, and Willis receiving 53.15 percent of the vote over two ...

Jones elected to Hancock County Commissioner

NEW CUMBERLAND – Weirton resident Ronnie Jones will be the next member of the Hancock County Commission. Jones, the Republican candidate, took Tuesday's matchup against Democratic challenger Brianne Bates by a margin of 4,198 votes to 3,245 votes. Jones will take over the seat currently held by Commissioner Eron Chek beginning in January.

Early voter turnout for 2026 midterm exceeds 2022

CHARLESTON – Early voting turnout combined with nearly three-quarters of requested absentee ballots being cast for the 2026 midterm general elections have exceeded early voting totals and total absentee ballots cast in the 2022 midterm elections in West Virginia. According to data released ...

Griffin’s former best friend says he helped Griffin plan Strussion murder

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Andrew Griffin's former best friend took the stand in Griffin's double-murder trial Monday and testified that he helped Griffin devise the plan to kill Thomas Strussion. Brett Cole testified Monday that he helped purchase the motorcycle Griffin allegedly drove to Belmont ...

Follansbee applying for new round of demolition funds

FOLLANSBEE – City officials are moving forward with their efforts to obtain additional funding to address dilapidated and blighted structures in Follansbee. During Monday’s Council-as-a-whole meeting, Follansbee Ward 3 Councilman Nick Cekinovich announced the city’s application for ...

Friends of the Steubenville and Jefferson County offers vintage items

STEUBENVILLE — Here's your chance to shine and support the Friends group of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. Friends of PLSJ members have collected jewelry, purses, trinkets and more for the Books & Bling traveling drawing in November and December. Each week from ...