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Honors, memories of World War II

WELLSBURG — Veterans stationed in the Pacific during World War II were honored and remembered Saturday during an open house and special Veterans Day service held at the Brooke County Public Library. Approximately two dozen people gathered inside the American Defenders of Bataan and ...

Jefferson County Special Olympics looking to expand

STEUBENVILLE — Changes are coming to the Jefferson County Special Olympics and officials are seeking participants in an upcoming session. Mike Wilson has assumed the role of Special Olympics local coordinator. Wilson is enthusiastic about his new position and its potential to expand the ...

Diamond anniversary

Employees of Crown, located in the Half Moon Industrial Park in Weirton, invited employees, retirees, family members and other guests to a celebration Friday, honoring 75 years of manufacturing at the Weirton facility. Guests were treated to refreshments, as well as a tour of the plant. -- ...

First Ward council seat filled in Wellsburg

WELLSBURG — A vacant council seat representing the city’s 1st Ward has been filled, while plans to establish a second monthly meeting for voting have been tabled for now. Mayor Dan Dudley confirmed council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Scott Kins, the city’s fire chief and a ...

County develops form to apply for opioid funds

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County now has its own application for those agencies and organizations wishing to receive a portion of the county’s share of opioid settlement funds. During their meeting Thursday, county commissioners approved an application to be used as part of its process ...