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Steubenville High student’s research receives national recognition

STEUBENVILLE - Steubenville High School senior Clara Hoffman is one of three students from Ohio to participate in the World Food Prize Foundation's Global Youth Institute in Des Moines, Iowa. The daughter of Chris and Corbin Hoffman, she earned the prestigious opportunity through participation in the Ohio Youth Institute, an educational program hosted by Ohio State University challenging students to research and develop solutions to global issues involving agriculture, food security and sustainability. As one of Ohio's three selected delegates, Hoffman traveled to Iowa to participate ...

No Newspaper Delivery On Veterans Day

Please note that there will not be a print edition of the newspaper Wednesday, as it is Veterans Day and a postal holiday. While there won't be a printed newspaper, our reporters will be working to cover the stories that matter the most throughout the region. For breaking news, local events, sports, weather updates and more, visit our website at weirtondailytimes.com for the latest developments. As a reminder, federal, state, county and municipal offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. From all of us, thank our for your continued readership and support.

Weir High Drama Club presents Roald Dahl’s 'The Witches'

WEIRTON – The Weir High Drama Club will present its production of “The Witches,” based on the children's book by Roald Dahl, Nov. 20-22. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m., Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, and 2 p.m., Nov. 22. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door. Weir High's production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. The show tells the story of a young boy who, while staying at a fancy hotel, stumbles upon a secret conference of witches. Their leader, the Grand High Witch, transforms the boy into a mouse. With the help of ...

Briefs for Nov. 10

Fire district to meet WINTERSVILLE — The Seven Ranges Joint Fire District will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the 911 Building, Airport Road. American Legion planning Thanksgiving dinner WEIRTON - The Evert Maki American Legion Post 10 is inviting local veterans and one guest to a free Thanksgiving dinner, to be held at 5 p.m., Nov. 18 at the Legion hall, located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton. Those planning to attend must make a reservation by either calling or texting (304) 670-2395 or (304) 491-5711. Reservations must be received no later than Nov. 12. Meals will include ...

Orchard Park Transitions to WVU Medicine Healthy Minds – Kids

WHEELING – WVU Medicine on Monday underscored its commitment to provide long-term stability to the region's foundation of behavioral health care for children, adolescents and their families. Officials gathered outside the former Orchard Park Hospital in Center Wheeling on Monday to celebrate the facility's rebranding and its partnership with WVU Medicine. Now known as WVU Medicine Health Minds – Kids, the facility promises to continue to offer top-quality inpatient mental health services for youth from not only in the Upper Ohio Valley but also throughout West Virginia and the ...

NSDAR honors soldiers

STEUBENVILLE — The Fort Steuben Chapter NSDAR, the Ebenezer Zane SAR, the George Washington SAR Color Guard and Bethel Fife & Drum on Oct. 24 honored two underrepresented Revolutionary War soldiers, Abraham Moore, a Black militia man, and Arnold Dohrman from the Netherlands. It was an ...