CHARLESTON – The latest drama surrounding U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs appears to be over, with a deal finalized with a new financier, the federal court case brought by the previous lender dismissed and the governor calling for quick ...
School superintendents across the Northern Panhandle say they are proud of their students’ success and aim to help them improve in all their subjects, including those tested by the state of West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Education recently released its latest 2025-26 testing data to the public on the core subjects of math, science and reading. HANCOCK COUNTY Kristin Bissett, assessment director for Hancock County Schools, expressed pride in the school district’s recent test scores. “Overall, we are thrilled,” she said. “When you look at overall proficiency, ...
Craig Howell The Top of West Virginia Arts Council hosted a reception Thursday in celebration of the ongoing exhibit at the Summit Art Gallery, featuring the works of Evan Clough, titled “Simulated Process: Printmaking on Paper.” Clough’s work is the result of collaging and montaging ...
WEIRTON — For three decades, the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation has offered area runners and walkers a chance to challenge themselves and have some fun. The annual Marland Heights 5K Classic took place Friday, beginning and ending at Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park, with a course weaving through the neighborhoods of Weirton's Marland Heights section. "It's 30 years and one goal," Parks Executive Director Coty Shingle said, noting the race has always been about bringing the community together. The history of the annual race can be traced to a former 10K event held in ...
Birthdays Aug. 15 Amy Zinno, 48, Steubenville Aug. 16 Lala Leone, Steubenville Police Beat Weirton Police Rachel L. Straight, 80151 Blackwell Road, Freeport, Ohio, driving while license revoked for DUI, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug abuse instrument, Aug. 8, arrested after officers were dispatched to the area of Colliers Way for reports of an individual throwing a brick at a vehicle. Joshua A. Walsh, 145 Starvaggi Drive, Weirton, possession of drug abuse instrument, Aug. 13, individual was arrested after officers located needles and drug paraphernalia in ...
RESURFACING SET IN STEUBENVILLE STEUBENVILLE — The city will begin its 2026 City Street Hot-Mix Resurfacing Project at 7 a.m. Monday, with work continuing throughout the week, weather permitting. The project will involve cold milling the existing asphalt and placing a hot-mix asphalt intermediate leveling course. A new hot-mix asphalt surface will be installed several weeks later. “No Parking” signs will be posted on affected streets at least one day before work begins. Vehicles left on the street will be towed at the owner's expense. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate ...
