As we join together this weekend to celebrate America's 250th birthday, please note that today's newspaper serves as our expanded weekend edition, as the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday. While there won't be a printed newspaper on Saturday, our reporters will be working to cover the ...
In the Epistle of James, we believers are told- "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God promises to those who love Him." Does it pay to go through all the pain, heartache, and struggles of life? The answer is a resounding YES, because God is there to help us. There are many seasons in life when we go through a variety of trials for the building up of our faith and character. Many have been hired on a trial basis to determine if they can do the job adequately or not. Often things don't go the way we ...
NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners addressed several end-of-year items during their meeting Tuesday, including a lease agreement between the Hancock County Senior Center and the Brooke County Committee on Aging. The Brooke County Committee on Aging is a nonprofit organization that oversees the Brooke County Senior Center. “They want to rent out the kitchen to provide meal delivery,” Commission President Eron Chek said. The nutrition program serves both Brooke and Hancock counties, offering lunches through one congregate site in Hancock County and two locations in ...
Servia Rest Area Renovation Awarded $21M Contract CHARLESTON — A project to renovate the Servia rest area along Interstate 79 in Braxton County is among 20 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways on June 30, 2026. Paramount Builders LLC was awarded a $21,003,611.97 contract for the project, which includes construction of a new building, water tank and utility lines. The contracts were awarded from a bid letting held June 9, 2026. Other projects included CTL Infrastructure Solutions LLC, which was the low bidder on a slip repair, base failure ...
RICHMOND — The opening of a time capsule established in 1976 and a dedication in memory of a community-minded icon were highlights of a special celebration held June 28 at Richmond Park in observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The Richmond Lions Club, in partnership with the ...
Birthdays July 3 Darlene Oiler, Steubenville July 5 Justin Cummngs, Bloomingdale Marriage Licenses The following marriage applications have been filed in Jefferson County: Frederic Earl Stingle of Smithfield and Sheryl Lynn Morrison of Dillonavle Anthony James Renzelli and Anna Marie Gombar, both of Wintersville Christopher James Lott Jr. of Mingo Junction and Rachel Jane Clampitt of Wellsburg James Dean Balvin and Stacy Lynn Constantine, both of Wintersville Silas Abram Wolfe and Veronica Rose-Marie Thelen, both of Bloomingdale Jonathan Matthew Smith and Justine Nicole ...
