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Weirton Greek Festival to celebrate 39th year

WEIRTON — For close to four decades, members of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church have welcomed the community to join them in celebrating their history, their culture and, especially, their food. The 39th Weirton Greek Festival will make its return with a one-day event, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 10 at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, located at 3528 West St., Weirton. For those looking to get their fill of the variety of homemade Greek dishes, pre-orders begin at 9 a.m. today, and can be made through July 6, or until items are sold out, by calling (304) 797-9884 between the hours ...

Boil orders issued for several Weirton streets

WEIRTON – Boil orders have been issued for several city streets by the Weirton Area Water Board following repairs to water lines in those areas. Boil orders are in effect for the 200 block of St. John's Road, the 3400 block of Elm Street, Brookeline Street, and Zeta Street, the 1400 to 2800 blocks of Kings Creek Road, Greentree Lane, Theresa Drive, Rhing Court, Northview Court, and all of Cove Valley Estates. The order also extends to any other residents or businesses nearby those affected areas who experienced low or no water pressure. If you live in the affected areas, bring ...

‘Stop the Violence’ vigil Sunday in Fort Steuben Park

STEUBENVILLE — Sometimes all it takes is hearing a snippet of a song for a too-short lifetime of memories to come flooding back, Gail Worrels said. Worrels' son, Quentin Worrels Nelson, was gunned down 14 years ago in downtown Steubenville. There had been a party that night and a friend had ...

30th-annual Dean Martin Hometown Festival on tap

STEUBENVILLE — The city will come alive this week with the sounds and memories of the Cocktail Cool Era. The 30th-annual Dean Martin Hometown Festival will run Thursday through June 20, with a wide variety of activities, including historical perspectives; the showing of a restored version ...

Oil Can Derby set to return

WELLSBURG — Wellsburg's Oil Can Derby is set to return as part of the community's Independence Day festivities. After a year's absence, the race, which traces its history to the 1940s, will be held July 4, with a start time of 9 a.m. and a course along Fourth Street near First Ward ...

Weirton Christian Center offers peer support group for grieving children

WEIRTON — For five years, the Weirton Christian Center has partnered with Never Alone WV to offer a support program to assist area youth in grief. Never Alone Kids is a step-by-step, activity-driven program that uses peer support within age groups to show children they are not alone as they navigate the grieving process. “This program is in addition to regular programming of preschool, afterschool and summer programs in a safe and secure environment,” said Kim Weaver, executive director of the Weirton Christian Center. A new seven-week session of Never Alone Kids is set to begin ...