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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 ...

New golf simulator coming to Weirton

Local News July 30, 2026

WEIRTON – Local golfers soon won't have to leave the Tri-State Area to enjoy playing some of their favorite courses from around the world. Father and son duo, Bob and Travis Bolner, are getting ready to open Hosel Rockets Golf Center in Weirton, bringing a home-grown golf simulator and ...

Weir Class of 1963 holds reunion

Local News July 30, 2026

WEIRTON — The Weir High School Class of 1963 held its 63rd class reunion, "Our Last Hoorah," July 25 at Undo's in Weirton. The reunion brought classmates from the states of California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia ...

IWS donation helps Amsterdam firefighters purchase cardiac device

Local News July 30, 2026

AMSTERDAM — The Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department received a boost Wednesday thanks to a donation from Interstate Waste Services. "This helps us in a lot of different ways," Chief Jim Crites said shortly before receiving a $10,000 check Wednesday afternoon. "It helps us to be able to ...

Briefs

Community July 30, 2026

Amsterdam flea market set AMSTERDAM — The Together We Fight Flea Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 8 at Rogers Park on Shannon Street. Organizers said the event will happen rain or shine, and admission will be free. There are still openings for vendors, and booths cost $20. Donations of sports gear, drinks and snacks are welcome, organizers added, and volunteers are needed. There will be drawings, games and food trucks available. For information, call (740) 512-3278 or send an email to letsfighttogether58@gmail.com. Salvation Army plans coat registration ...

From challenges to confidence: Juvenile Court celebrates youth achievements

Community July 30, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Juvenile Court will celebrate the successful completion of its summer Concentrated Conduct Adjustment Program and CrossFit for Change program on Aug. 5 at the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The event will recognize youth who demonstrated commitment, growth and perseverance throughout the 10-week summer initiative. The summer CCAP program is designed to provide youth with opportunities to strengthen their mental, emotional and social skills through structured programming, positive mentorship and meaningful community ...