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Brooke County Schools staff ready for first day

WELLSBURG — Students are returning to the classrooms this week, and that makes it a special time of the year for Jeffrey Crook. The Brooke County superintendent said it is always surrounded by a lot of anticipation. "We report back (today) and we're extremely excited to have all of our ...

Weirton Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2026

WEIRTON – The Weirton Hall of Fame welcomed its seven newest members on Saturday, honoring a new class of dedicated citizens for their contributions to the community. The honorees and other guests were gathered at the Lauttamus Community Room for the ceremony, during which each received a ...

OhioRISE care coordinators learn self-defense

OhioRISE care coordinators are prepared to take care of themselves while helping others. The newest staff members recently learned what to do in an emergency when they participated in a self-defense course from Powers Defensive Tactics in late July. The Jefferson County Educational Service ...

JVS student strikes gold at international HOSA competition

BLOOMINGDALE — Catelyn Schiffman did her school and community proud after taking first place in her category during the 49th annual HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference this summer. Schiffman, a 2026 graduate of Edison High School and Jefferson County Joint ...

Runners, walkers hit the course for 30th Marland Heights 5K Classic

WEIRTON — For three decades, the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation has offered area runners and walkers a chance to challenge themselves and have some fun. The annual Marland Heights 5K Classic took place Friday, beginning and ending at Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park, with a course weaving through the neighborhoods of Weirton's Marland Heights section. "It's 30 years and one goal," Parks Executive Director Coty Shingle said, noting the race has always been about bringing the community together. The history of the annual race can be traced to a former 10K event held in ...

Hancock commissioners hire outside counsel for opioid funding agreement

NEW CUMBERLAND — One week after deciding to seek outside counsel to represent Hancock County in negotiations over the distribution of a portion of the county’s opioid funding, county commissioners have selected a law firm. Commissioners, meeting in regular session Friday morning, agreed ...