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A royalty ride 50 years late

RICHMOND — As plans progress for the Jefferson Union High School Class of 1976 to hold its 50-year reunion on Aug. 8, committee members have enjoyed reminiscing about days of old at what has since become Edison High School. How heavy rain robbed the homecoming queen court members of what ...

Weirton water officials making adjustments to address taste and odor issues

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board and its staff are taking preventative measures as a result of taste and odor issues detected in the water system. According to information released by the Weirton Area Water Board, other utilities along the Ohio River are experiencing similar issues of customers detecting an earthy taste or odor to their water, potentially a result of algae growth in the river. In Weirton, treatment adjustments have been made, as well as increasing the amount of well water supply and decreasing the river water supply at the water treatment plant. Additional ...

Boil orders issued for several Weirton streets

WEIRTON – Boil orders have been issued for several city streets by the Weirton Area Water Board following repairs to water lines in those areas. Boil orders are in effect for the 200 block of St. John's Road, the 3400 block of Elm Street, Brookeline Street, and Zeta Street, the 1400 to 2800 blocks of Kings Creek Road, Greentree Lane, Theresa Drive, Rhing Court, Northview Court, and all of Cove Valley Estates. The order also extends to any other residents or businesses nearby those affected areas who experienced low or no water pressure. If you live in the affected areas, bring ...

Weirton Greek Festival to celebrate 39th year

WEIRTON — For close to four decades, members of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church have welcomed the community to join them in celebrating their history, their culture and, especially, their food. The 39th Weirton Greek Festival will make its return with a one-day event, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 10 at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, located at 3528 West St., Weirton. For those looking to get their fill of the variety of homemade Greek dishes, pre-orders begin at 9 a.m. today, and can be made through July 6, or until items are sold out, by calling (304) 797-9884 between the hours ...

Museum passes available at PLSJC

STEUBENVILLE — Explore history, culture, science and art with free admission to 10 museums available to cardholders at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. "Museum passes are part of our Library of Things where patrons can check out nontraditional items such as hotspots and glasses for the colorblind," explained the library's public relations coordinator Jenn Cesta. "The museum passes allow families to spend time together and expand their learning experiences." Museum passes check out for one week and allow up to four people per museum pass. Passes are ...