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Sycamore center to host free, live Shakespeare

Community July 30, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center will welcome one of Western Pennsylvania’s premier youth theater groups Aug. 10 for a free live performance and interactive theater workshop open to students of all ages. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., the Little Globe Players, Pittsburgh’s acclaimed youth Shakespeare touring company, will present a lively, fast-paced production of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “Twelfth Night” at the Sycamore Youth Center, located at 301 N. Fourth St. The performance will be led by theater educators Kate Stapleton and Matt Walker, who will guide an ...

Boil order issued for Liberty Avenue

Local News July 30, 2026

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for Liberty Avenue following work on a water line in the area. 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 and other organisms in the water. Disinfection will be verified as soon as possible, and the boil water notice will be lifted through local media ...

Boil order issued for area of Weirton Avenue

Local News July 30, 2026

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the area of Weirton Avenue, including Kingsdale Road, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order follows work on a water line in the area earlier today. 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 and other organisms in the water. Disinfection will be verified as soon ...

Tick Tock: Federal judge extends deadlines in case over Justice-owned Greenbrier

Local News July 30, 2026

CHARLESTON — The clock is ticking as a federal judge once again extends deadlines at the request of the family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice in a case that could determine whether the family maintains control of the historic Greenbrier Resort. U.S. District Judge Frank W. Volk issued an order ...

Hancock County Schools set to adopt Third Grade Success policy

Local News July 30, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County Board of Education is set to implement a new policy in an effort to officially meet requirements under a 2023 state law. The policy, which implements a documented policy under the Third Grade Success Act, is available for a 30-day public comment period, ...

Wellsburg block party set for Friday

Local News July 30, 2026

WELLSBURG – The city's Town Square area will be alive Friday night, with a block party organized by the Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority. Activities are set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to include live music by Shawn Villamagna, food from Taters Food Truck, Rusty Bull Tacos and Murphy's Ice Cream. The Carenbauer beer trailer will also be on hand, with additional local vendors also on site. Headline sponsors include Jimmy Willis, House of Delegates; the Kookie Jar; Puskarich Accounting and Tax LLC; Almost Heaven Family Dentistry; Carenbauer Distributing; and state Sen. Ryan ...