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Boil order issued for part of Orchard Street

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for the 3300 block of Orchard Street, as well as any other nearby areas experiencing low or no water pressure. The order follows repairs to a water line on Orchard Street earlier today. Boiled or bottled water should be used for ...

How states are battling for partisan advantage in U.S. House

A battle between Texas Republicans and California Democrats to bolster their party’s advantage in the U.S. House has led politicians in other states to consider ways they, too, could leverage partisan power to rack up more victories in the 2026 congressional elections. Texas Gov. Greg ...

Poll: W.Va. residents want more focus on economy

CHARLESTON — As Gov. Patrick Morrisey challenges the West Virginia Legislature to codify his executive order allowing for religious exemptions to school-age vaccines, an annual poll has respondents telling Morrisey and lawmakers to leave the social issues behind. Rex Repass, the chief ...

Hancock County officials reflect on GSA results

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County officials are praising the district’s results in the West Virginia General Summative Assessment, pointing to growth in scores for many of the county’s schools. “Some of our schools had absolutely fantastic rankings,” Kristen Bissett, federal ...