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Madonna, Oak Glen receive Jennings Randolph Award

WEIRTON — Two area high schools have been recognized for their efforts to encourage members of their senior class to perform their civic duty and vote. West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner was in Hancock County Thursday, visiting Weirton Madonna and Oak Glen high schools to present ...

Capito sees progress of redevelopment efforts in Wellsburg

WELLSBURG — Almost two years ago, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secured $750,000 in federal funds to assist with the renovation of a three-story building located on Wellsburg’s Town Square. Thursday afternoon, she was in town to check the progress of the investment. Capito, R-W.Va., ...

United Way of Jefferson County launches ‘United to Serve’ tour

STEUBENVILLE — The United Way of Jefferson County is bringing its mission directly into the community through an initiative called "United to Serve," a month-long restaurant partnership tour focused on raising awareness, support and hope for local families across Jefferson County. ...

Ohio Valley School Districts Keeping An Eye On Rising Fuel Costs

WHEELING – The price of diesel is approaching $6 a gallon as the current school year winds down, and school officials admit that, if the trend doesn’t change over the summer, some changes with school transportation next year might be necessary. David Crumm, operations director for Ohio ...

United Way receives funding to develop ALICE program

STEUBENVILLE — The United Way of Jefferson County is looking at ways it can offer a program that will help area residents who work hard, live just above the poverty line and still have a tough time paying their bills each month. It's an idea, Marci Snyder-Crawford, executive director of the ...

Zatezalo, Viola face off for District 2 Republican nomination

WEIRTON – The battle between a long-time incumbent and a political newcomer is the lone contested race for local representation in the West Virginia House of Delegates in the May 12 West Virginia primary election. Zatezalo, a Republican from Weirton, currently is in his fifth term representing the Second District of the House of Delegates. He is challenged by Tony Viola, also a Republican from Weirton, who is seeking elected office for the first time. Zatezalo feels his experience, both in the Legislature and in his career as a geologist, give him an advantage in the race. “I ...