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Hancock County approves voting precinct changes

NEW CUMBERLAND — Several voting precincts in Hancock County will be on the move following action by county commissioners. As part of their meeting Thursday, commissioners approved an order for precinct changes in the county. "This is a combining of precincts," Commission President Eron Chek noted. Commissioners began the process of the precinct changes during a special meeting June 15, when officials noted the move was an effort to meet new regulations stipulated by the passage of Senate Bill 481 earlier this year. SB 481 removed the requirement to operate precincts separately if ...

Clara Potenzini earns DAISY Award

STEUBENVILLE — Clara Potenzini of Trinity Health System has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the work nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted for Potenzini read: "She is a fantastic nurse, a ...

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• Cove Presbyterian Church: "The Trinity at Work" • Finley Church: "Embracing Our New Identity" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Dinner at Matthew's House" • St. Paul's Church: "It's All a Package" • Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "The Greatest Treasure" • Winterville Methodist Church: "Testimony" • Zion United Church of Christ: "Predestined to Pray"

Body found in Steubenville's Beatty Park

STEUBENVILLE — A man's body was discovered Friday morning in Beatty Park. Police Chief Wes Crawford said the man's identity is not being released pending notification of his next of kin. Crawford said the cause of death could not be determined at the scene and the investigation is ongoing. Volunteers working at the park say hikers found the man's body by the old Stone Lodge.

Kingsview Drive area boil order lifted

WEIRTON - The boil order issued Thursday for the area of Kingsview Drive has been lifted, effective at 8:15 a.m. today, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order also included Lakeview Drive and Glenview Drive. Those in the affected areas may resume using water without restrictions.