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Toronto 5K helps in cancer fight

Community July 18, 2026

TORONTO — Keeping memories alive and helping others who are fighting cancer are things that make an annual running and walking event in Toronto special. This year's Lou Ann Burchfield and Kathy Hannan Hale Colors of Cancer Memorial 5K Run-Walk is scheduled for Aug. 8, organizers explained. With an entry option available to participants of nearly any age, the event is nearing an important point in the registration process: The deadline to complete an entry and receive a T-shirt is Monday, organizers explained. No shirts will be available to those who register after Monday, they ...

Marland Heights 5K Classic to celebrate 30 years

Community July 18, 2026

WEIRTON – For three decades, the Marland Heights 5K Classic has been a cornerstone of local summer activities, for runners, walkers, and spectators alike. The 30th-annual Marland Heights 5K Classic Run, Fitness Walk, and Youth Fun Run is set for Aug. 15, with a course to begin and end at ...

People's Bank renovations in Weirton near completion

Local News July 18, 2026

WEIRTON – The renovation of one of the downtown's most known buildings is in its last stages, as the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle gets closer to moving into its new home. Announced in October, the BDC has been working with the College of St. Joseph the Worker to ...

The blessings of true love

Community July 18, 2026

In a few days, we will be celebrating our ninth wedding anniversary as a new married couple and a new family. We believe we have come together because of love. Have you ever thought of how the word love is really used? Why do we use the word “love” in tennis? If you’ve scored love, you’ve scored zero. According to Dr. Frederick C. Mish, a one-time editorial director of G. & C. Merriam Co., the word “love” used in scoring tennis is etymologically the same as our ordinary “love” meaning “affection.” Since the 17th century, the phrase “for love” has been used to ...

Briefs

Community July 17, 2026

Smithfield alumni hold reunion SMITHFIELD — The 124th Smithfield High School Alumni Banquet was held at the Farm Restaurant. Special thanks were sent to Bob Merriman, owner of the Wintersville Trophy Shop, for preparing the award plaques. Awards included the 51st Mary Sutherland Award, the 45th Octa Foster Award, the 43rd Alumni Scholarship, the Martha Domenick Scholarship, the Sutherland Family Scholarship and the Higgins Family Scholarship. Alumni officers selected include Diane Higgins, president; Sandra Murphy, vice president; Karen Pazzelli, secretary; and Tony Phillippi, ...

Boil order issued for Belmont Street area

Local News July 17, 2026

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the area of Belmont Street, to include Clara Street and any others in the area with low or no water pressure. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the order Friday afternoon following work on a water line on Belmont Street. 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 ...