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Weirton Christian Center offers peer support group for grieving children

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WEIRTON — For five years, the Weirton Christian Center has partnered with Never Alone WV to offer a support program to assist area youth in grief. Never Alone Kids is a step-by-step, activity-driven program that uses peer support within age groups to show children they are not alone as they navigate the grieving process. “This program is in addition to regular programming of preschool, afterschool and summer programs in a safe and secure environment,” said Kim Weaver, executive director of the Weirton Christian Center. A new seven-week session of Never Alone Kids is set to begin ...

Water Board anticipates delay in plant expansion completion

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WEIRTON — Some additional work is increasing the originally budgeted costs of the expansion project at Weirton’s water treatment plant, with board members notified Thursday. There also is an anticipated extension of the project timeline. Weirton Area Water Board members received an update ...

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Two held after drug busts STEUBENVILLE — Two people were taken into custody Friday after homes in Unionport and Steubenville were searched, Jefferson County Drug Task Force Commander Chris Vinci said. Booked into the county jail were: • Randolph Mitchell III, 25, initially charged with possession of drugs with additional charges pending after a search of a residence at 2921 county Road 39, Unionport. Vinci said Mitchell, who is on probation, was staying at the home with his girlfriend. • Calvin James Jr., 38, 1244 Ridge Ave., Steubenville, two F-3 counts of possession and ...

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Birthday June 13 Kathy Corso, Paris, Pa. Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Booked: A man was booked into the county jail Friday after he allegedly became combative with doctors attempting to care for him. Police said Dennis Robinson, 44, of Steubenville, was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly spitting on staff unprovoked. Multiple staff members had to intervene to restrain Robinson, police said. Code violations: Notices of violation were sent to owners or occupants of properties at 1304 Ridge Ave., 1122 Wellesley Ave. and 1150 Oregon Ave. for high grass. Cited: ...

Boil order issued for South 12th, Cropper, Church streets in Weirton

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WEIRTON – The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for South 12th Street, and some connecting roads following work on a water line in the area. The order, issued this morning, is in effect for all of South 12th Street, Cropper Street, Church Street, and any others nearby experiencing low or no water pressure. If you live in the affected area, 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 ...

Hancock Commission approved agreements for opioid funds

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NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners approved several more memorandums of understanding related to the distribution of the county’s appropriations of opioid settlement funds Thursday. Commission President Eron Chek explained the memorandums outline aspects of how the awarded ...