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Boil order issued for area of Weirton Avenue

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the area of Weirton Avenue, including Kingsdale Road, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order follows work on a water line in the area earlier today. If you live in the affected areas, bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Disinfection will be verified as soon ...

Boil order issued for Liberty Avenue

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for Liberty Avenue following work on a water line in the area. If you live in the affected areas, bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Disinfection will be verified as soon as possible, and the boil water notice will be lifted through local media ...

Wellsburg block party set for Friday

WELLSBURG – The city's Town Square area will be alive Friday night, with a block party organized by the Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority. Activities are set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to include live music by Shawn Villamagna, food from Taters Food Truck, Rusty Bull Tacos and Murphy's Ice Cream. The Carenbauer beer trailer will also be on hand, with additional local vendors also on site. Headline sponsors include Jimmy Willis, House of Delegates; the Kookie Jar; Puskarich Accounting and Tax LLC; Almost Heaven Family Dentistry; Carenbauer Distributing; and state Sen. Ryan ...

From challenges to confidence: Juvenile Court celebrates youth achievements

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Juvenile Court will celebrate the successful completion of its summer Concentrated Conduct Adjustment Program and CrossFit for Change program on Aug. 5 at the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The event will recognize youth who demonstrated commitment, growth and perseverance throughout the 10-week summer initiative. The summer CCAP program is designed to provide youth with opportunities to strengthen their mental, emotional and social skills through structured programming, positive mentorship and meaningful community ...

Brooke Commission approves contribution to highway authority

WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners moved forward with their annual contribution to the West Virginia Route 2/I-68 Authority, Tuesday, but not without pushback from a few residents who see it as a waste of taxpayer funds. After being tabled for the last two weeks, commissioners ...