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Notes of success: Brooke band earns high honors

WELLSBURG — Many students were recognized during the May 11 meeting of the Brooke County Board of Education. The list included numerous members of the Brooke High School band. “I’m lucky to have such wonderful students and parents to work with,” said Johnny Leonard, the school’s ...

Morrisey raises concerns about possible TANF deficit

CHARLESTON – The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is facing a structural deficit in West Virginia according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, with possible cuts to subsidies for child care, clothing allowances and food and nutrition services being considered. Speaking during a press ...

Weirton concert series to kick off Friday

WEIRTON — The sounds of summer are set to return to the Weirton Event Center this weekend. This year’s Friday Night Concert Series, organized by the City of Weirton, will kick off Friday with a performance by The Fantasy’s. “We’re excited to bring the concert series back ...

Weirton park begins new chapter with new name

WEIRTON – One of the city’s largest recreational spaces entered a new era Saturday, along with a new name. Residents, city officials, and guests gathered at Marland Heights Park Saturday, not only to showcase some of the upgrades made there in the last year, but to officially rechristen ...

Richmond group plans for Memorial Day parade

RICHMOND — The Richmond Community Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Crew House Museum on Main Street to finalize plans for the community's annual Memorial Day parade. In honor of the nation's semiquincentennial, the historical society selected "250 Years of American Freedom" as the theme of the parade, which will be held May 25, beginning at 11 a.m. The historical society is the longtime sponsor and organizer of the parade which will form at the former Richmond Elementary School and Hardy Field parking lot area with participants asked to be there by 10:30 a.m. ...