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Members of the 2025 class of Leadership Ohio Valley, a program organized by the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, took part in their education session Wednesday, touring the Weirton campus of West Virginia Northern Community College. The class heard from Daniel Mossor, president of WVNCC, at ...

W.Va. Senate passes bill prohibiting DEI in West Virginia

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CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday codifying Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s executive order banning state programs and funding connected to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Senate passed the committee substitute to Senate Bill 474, ending diversity, equity and ...

Aviation program taking off at West Liberty University

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WHEELING — It seems that the new aviation program at West Liberty University is taking flight. The bachelor of science program is affiliated with the Bill Noe Flight School at Marshall University. The flight instruction at WLU started last fall and presently has about 13 students, according ...

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Quarter auction to benefit fair WELLSBURG — A quarter auction to benefit the Brooke County Fair will be held April 13 at the Wellsburg Moose Lodge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with the auction to begin at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5, which includes one paddle for bidding, with additional ...

Hancock County Commission approves 25-26 budget

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NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County Commissioners approved a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year today, estimated to be around $10.5 million. It represents a reduction of approximately $1.3 million compared to the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, with commissioners noting reductions ...