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Daily Happenings July 13, 2026

Birthdays July 13 Alyssa McIntyre, Indianapolis Dave Stromp, Mingo Junction Police Beat Weirton Police Edmund P. Grace, 57, 395 South 11th St., Weirton, grand larceny, July 2, arrested on warrants stemming from an incident at Cleveland Cliffs. Daniel J. Dankovchik, 62, 3645 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, domestic battery, July 2, arrested on a warrant from 2018. Richard Peterson, 64, 19851 Naumann Ave., Euclid, Ohio, July 5, DUI first, possession of marijuana, arrested after a traffic stop. Cristhian Michelle Lemasters, no age listed, 2516 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, ...

West Virginia declares statewide Cyclospora outbreak as cases climb

Local News July 13, 2026

CHARLESTON — West Virginia health officials have declared a statewide outbreak of cyclosporiasis following a significant increase in cases, urging residents to practice safe food handling and seek medical care if symptoms develop. "West Virginia is monitoring a significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases and has declared a statewide outbreak," the Hancock County Health Department said on its website. "As of July 9, 47 cases have been reported across the state since June 17. There is currently no specific produce grower, supplier or food item that has been identified as the source of ...

Deana Carter to headline Marshall County Fair

Local News July 13, 2026

MOUNDSVILLE — This year’s Marshall County Fair, slated July 19-25, will include a performance by country music star Deana Carter, known for hit songs like “Strawberry Wine.” Carter is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, on the main festival stage at the Marshall County ...

State Democratic Women’s convention bringing leaders to Steubenville

Local News July 13, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Appearances by a state Supreme Court justice and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author will be among the highlights when a statewide meeting is held in the city. Jennifer Brunner and Connie Schultz are scheduled to be among the speakers when members of the Federated Democratic ...

Brooke County woman sentenced to up to 50 years in child abuse case

Local News July 13, 2026

WELLSBURG — A Brooke County woman was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison after admitting she abused her infant daughter and neglected two young children in conditions prosecutors described as dangerous, while two men received probation in separate burglary-related cases. Brooke County ...

Vitalant announces car giveaway amid critical shortage of Type O blood

Local News July 13, 2026

WHEELING — This summer nonprofit Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of Type O blood, and starting July 9, donors of all types who help support the blood supply for patients could do more than save lives; they could also win an upgrade to their daily commute. All those who come to donate with Vitalant through Aug. 8 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a car. Every day, patients relying on trauma care, cancer treatments, surgeries, and chronic illness management depend on a steady supply of blood products. All blood types are needed, especially type O, as well as ...