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Festival of the Arts makes its return

TORONTO –– It is a Gem City tradition, an event which unites an entire town. It is a pastime that has been around for almost five decades. And next weekend, it will make its return to Toronto once again. The two-day, outdoor Festival of the Arts will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ...

Railroad doubles down on partial motion to dismiss school’s lawsuit

EAST PALESTINE — Norfolk Southern continues to maintain it compensated East Palestine Schools for any and all damages caused by the 2023 train derailment, according to the latest court filings in the case brought against the railroad by the district. In a response filed last week to the ...

All’s fair with Brooke Farmers Market

Grady Farris, 7, of Wellsburg assisted his family, owners of Family Roots Farm, with their produce stand at the Brooke County Farmers Market last week. Wednesday’s farmers market will have a fair theme, with food trucks, a petting zoo, kids pedal tractor pull, cotton candy and other special ...

Weirton Traffic recommends lower speed limit for residential street

WEIRTON — A request to reduce the speed limit on one residential street could, eventually, spread to other areas of Weirton. As part of Thursday’s meeting of the Weirton Traffic Commission, Ward 1 Councilman Tim Connell put forth a proposal to lower the speed limit on Thurman Avenue from ...

Parks improvements continuing in Weirton

WEIRTON — The first phase of improvements to Marland Heights Park is nearing completion, according to officials with the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation. Following the recent construction and opening of a new restroom facility, Parks Director Coty Shingle said the final major project ...