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Local Briefs for Nov. 3

Wintersville changes meeting WINTERSVILLE — Wintersville Village Council has changed the day and time of this week's meeting, officials said. The meeting has been moved to 5 p.m. Friday. Historical association plans lunch sale SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Historical Society will hold a soup, sandwich and dessert sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The building is located on Main Street in Smithfield. Patrons can eat in or get carry out. Several types of homemade soups will be available, as well as hot chicken sandwiches, hot dogs or coney dogs. A variety of desserts ...

Valley Hospice named a top place to work

RAYLAND — Being selected for a national award that recognizes an organization as a top employer is important, but winning the honor two years in a row is even more impressive, That's what Valley Hospice has just accomplished. "We heard about how difficult and prestigious this award was, ...

Rising Health Costs, Coverage Changes Big Concerns For Older Adults As Election Day Nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years. This year, though, a shoulder surgery and a bladder cancer diagnosis have really tested her finances. She recently withdrew $4,000 from her retirement account to ...

Weirton Chamber planning a ‘Magical, Mixed-Up’ Christmas parade

WEIRTON – The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging area residents, businesses, and organizations to mix it up this holiday season. The Chamber is organizing its annual Weirton Christmas Parade, set for 6 p.m., Nov. 28, with a theme this year of “Magical, Mixed-up Christmas.” “With construction changing things up along our traditional parade route, we decided there was only one thing to do: make the whole parade a little mixed up, too!” chamber officials note in the announcement for the parade. “We’re encouraging every parade entry to have some fun with this ...

Incumbent Moore Challenged By Parsi In Race For U.S. House District 2

A former state treasurer seeking a second term in Congress is facing a former nonprofit executive crisscrossing the district to speak to voters. Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., and Democrat Ace Parsi are competing for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing West Virginia’s 2nd ...

Jefferson Bar Association Swears In New Officers