CHARLESTON — Federal officials have officially signed off on West Virginia’s request to end subsidies for sugary drinks for the program formerly known as food stamps. Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Department of Health and ...

A youngster uses a fire hydrant sprayer to remove foam off his back Saturday during Newell Fun Day at the Newell Community Center. The event included inflatables, food trucks, a cornhole tournament, live music and concluded with a water parade. This was the third annual event, which continues ...

WHEELING — WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital employees and their families were treated Sunday to a free picnic and activities at Wheeling Park as part of the facility’s 175th anniversary. More than 1,500 people were expected to show up for the event that included a variety of picnic food ...

Weirton Rotary Club members recently presented Frank DeCaria the Past President Award for outstanding service and community dedication. Present were DeCaria’s wife, Sheila, grandchildren Rocco, Marco and Giana, Rotary Treasurer Courtney Petrovich, and club President George Kondik. -- Contributed

STEUBENVILLE — A Toronto woman Monday was sentenced to a total of 60 months in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to attempting to convey fentanyl into the Jefferson County Jail and third-offense possession of a controlled substance. Tayonna Wade, 28, of Toronto was sentenced to ...

Greenbrier Road to close today WEIRTON — Greenbrier Road will be closed between Campbell Lane and Cove Road from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, for road maintenance. For more information, contact Weirton Public Works at (304) 797-8500, extension 3002. Paving set on Weirton’s Main ...