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CHANGE to receive funds to fight child abuse and sexual assault

CHARLESTON — An area organization has been awarded a portion of $2.5 million in grants to support programs aimed at addressing child abuse, neglect and sexual assault in West Virginia. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the funding awards Monday afternoon. “These programs work tirelessly ...

Wellsburg board’s downtown renovations continue

WELLSBURG — Attendees at the Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority’s latest summer block party on Friday will be able to see the results of the volunteer group’s efforts to renovate one of three vacant buildings near the city’s town square. Crews with Modex Contracting of Wellsburg have ...

State Fair of West Virginia concludes successful 100th anniversary

FAIRLEA — The 100th State Fair of West Virginia, held from Aug. 7 to 16, concluded with record-breaking attendance and a diverse lineup of entertainment, marking a century of tradition and community celebration. This milestone event attracted over 200,000 visitors, surpassing previous ...

Franciscan University celebrates renovated chapel

STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville reopened Christ the King Chapel Sunday, following a 15-month renovation and expansion that affirms the chapel’s role as the spiritual heart of campus and a living catechesis for all who enter its doors, school officials ...

Local Briefs

SVRTA board to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority will hold its regular board meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Robert J. Cutri, Modal Center. Mingo water, sewer meeting set MINGO JUNCTION — The village’s water and sewer committee will meet Thursday ...

Weirton Hall of Fame Class of 2025 honored

WEIRTON — Eight current or former residents of the city were honored for their contributions to their communities, Saturday, with induction into the Weirton Hall of Fame. This year’s class of honorees, inducted with a luncheon at the Lauttamus Center, included Daniel L. McCune in the ...