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New Cumberland looks at property improvements

NEW CUMBERLAND — Additional improvements to municipal facilities were among the issues discussed during Tuesday’s meeting of New Cumberland Council. Among the matters was a proposal to pave an area along River Avenue in an effort to provide additional parking for the municipal ...

Massillon man arrested in Chester following chase

CHESTER — A fugitive from Massillon who had crossed into West Virginia during a police chase Sunday night was arrested by Chester police. According to Chester Police Chief Chuck Stanley, a Columbiana County sheriff’s deputy had identified a vehicle Sunday night while routinely patrolling ...

Two admit to roles in fentanyl distribution operation in Northern Panhandle

WHEELING — Two people have admitted to their roles in a drug distribution organization that transported fentanyl from Chicago to Weirton. Stephen Price, also known as “Sleepy,” 40, of Chicago pleaded guilty to eight counts involving the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine. Paula Jean ...

Local Briefs

Hancock County school board to meet NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County Board of Education will meet in special session at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center. The agenda includes consideration of the sale of bonds, and related matters, for projects ...

Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats — ...

Boil order lifted for 3300 block Orchard Street

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has announced the lifting of a boil order for the 3300 block of Orchard Street, effective at 6:15 a.m. today. The order was issued Monday following work on a line in the area. Residents and businesses in the affected area may resume using water without ...