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Boil order issued for 3900 block of Elm Street in Weirton

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the 3900 block of Elm Street, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order was issued Thursday morning following work on a water line in the area, and includes any other nearby customers experiencing low or no water pressure. If you live in the affected areas, bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria ...

Boil orders lifted in Weirton

WEIRTON – The Weirton Area Water Board has lifted a series of boil orders issued Wednesday following work on water lines in the community. Effective at 6:45 a.m. today, the boil orders for Sunrise Drive and Majestic Court have been lifted, with orders for Columbus Way, Bennett Drive, St. Anns Way, the 100 block of 12th Street and the 100 block of 13th Street lifted, effective at 8:05 a.m. today. Customers in the affected areas may resume using water without any restrictions.

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Open house Sunday at Richmond museum RICHMOND — The Richmond Community Historical Society will wrap up its summer open house series this month with the Crew House Museum open Sunday and Aug. 23. On both dates, the museum located at 34 W. Main St. will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Historical society volunteers will be on hand to field questions about the building which is marking its 200th birthday this year. There is no admission but donations are appreciated, according to officials. Among the many historic items available to see, one newer attraction includes the contents of a ...

Edison Back To School Rally This Thursday

RICHMOND - The Edison Local School District is gearing up for the start of classes by hosting its annual Back-to-School Rally this Thursday. Students and their families are invited to festivities at Edison High School in Richmond on Aug. 6 from 5-7 p.m., where they can meet local and school ...

Organizations receive $38K during Toronto Kiwanis Club meeting

TORONTO — Several area organizations received checks totaling $38,000 during Wednesday's meeting of the Toronto Kiwanis Club. The money represented proceeds from the annual Biasi-Shuma Memorial 5K Walk-Run and a distribution from the Toronto Services Committee. "This was our best year, ...

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Ross Gallabrese Wintersville Mayor Mike Petrella received help from his nieces, Evelyn Meyer, left, and Aliya Petrella, while serving as a judge in the food contest held as part of this month's Wednesdays in Wintersville, which carried a back-to-school theme. Choosing the best among the six ...