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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 celebrates nation's 250th

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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 ...

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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 ...

United in art

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Craig Howell A new mural is taking shape on the north wall of the Strip Steel Credit Union building, 3316 Main St., Weirton. Outlines for the mural include depictions of the logos of branches from the United States military, as well as an American flag and other elements.

FOR SUNDAY: History in the Hills: 250 years of Independence

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As a historian, it is hard to describe the excitement that I feel about this Independence Day. Something about an anniversary is exciting, but more than that, this day, this year in particular, feels different. Exactly 250 years ago on July 4, our nation was born with the Declaration of Independence. I think, as a people, it would be hard to find a document more impactful on a personal and national level. Due to this document and the nation that was born as a result, my ancestors and so many others came to this country for the opportunity for a better life. They hoped to pursue the ...

Sermon topics

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• Bell Chapel UMC: "What's in a Name? Gideon" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "Good vs Evil: The War Within" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m. — "There is Only One Foundation"; 6 p.m. — "A Better Hope" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "An Invitation to Rest" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "Mammon" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Delighting in Weakness" • St. Paul's Church: "Matching the Image" • Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "A Godly Heritage" • Wintersville Church of Christ: "Ephesians 2: Unity in the Body of Christ " • Wintersville Methodist ...