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Follansbee considering air monitoring station

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FOLLANSBEE — City officials have been approached about the possibility of installing a new air monitoring station in the community. No decision has been made, with Follansbee Council opting to wait until its August meeting to consider a proposal from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. "The DEP wants two hosting sites in Brooke County," 3rd Ward Councilman Nick Cekinovich said, noting the station would be part of the PurpleAir network. Cekinovich brought the proposal to council during its Committee of the Whole meeting July 6, explaining he had been approached ...

Brunner says Ohio is important

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STEUBENVILLE — What happens in Ohio is an important indicator for the rest of the country, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner said Saturday. Brunner made the comment during her presentation at the state convention of the Federated Democratic Women of Ohio, held at the Steubenville ...

International senior club meets

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WEIRTON — The International Senior Club met on July 14 at Undo's in Weirton. Carl Truax led the prayer and blessing. Bucky Sims led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by members singing "God Bless America." A buffet dinner and desserts were enjoyed by the members. Liz Beecroft introduced new members, Keith LeRoy and Norma Eltringham. There was no business meeting held, but members were entertained by the music of Chuck Lucas. He played and sang a variety of oldies favorites. Truax thanked Deb Bonuito for making the cookie favors for the celebration of our country's 250th birthday. ...

Red Hats meet

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Contributed The LaBonne Vie Chapter of the Red Hats Society celebrated a "Midsummer's Night Dream" at their June meeting at Scaffidi's Restaurant and Tavern. The members dressed in fairylike costumes and played games about the Shakespeare play. Attending were, from left, front, Bea Lytle, ...

You just retired (or are about to)... now what?

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If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to. To make it through this period with their sanity intact, they should focus on what they can control. Assess spending ...