Daily Happenings
Birthdays Aug. 5 Jeanie Devore, Steubenville Mike Kurner, Mingo Junction
New officer
Craig Howell The City of Follansbee welcomed Michael Casinelli, left, as the newest member of the city's police department, Monday, with Mayor Scott McMahon giving him the oath of office during the Council-as-a-whole meeting. Casinelli will next attend the state police academy.
Faith, Family and Freedom Show Added to Jefferson County Fair
SMITHFIELD — A special concert has been added to the lineup of activities at the Jefferson County Fair. The Faith, Family and Freedom Show will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Rozsa Pavilion. Presented by the Smithfield Township Community Advisory Committee in conjunction with the fair board, the two-hour show will feature the Messengers Band from Harrisville Methodist Church. The band will perform patriotic favorites along with original faith-based songs. Band members include Brian Dawes (bass guitar), Ryan Hoover (drums), Dustin Kinsey (keyboard), Ken Staley (guitar) and Roger ...
Former GOP delegate Pritt withdraws from ballot after child exploitation charges
CHARLESTON - Elliott Pritt, the former Democrat-turned-Republican lawmaker who resigned from the West Virginia House of Delegates after being accused by federal authorities of sexually exploiting a child, will now no longer appear as a candidate in November. According to the Secretary of ...
Tensions rise as Morrisey and lawmakers dispute management of federal TANF dollars
CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey's kickoff to a two-day southern West Virginia listening tour on water issues was overshadowed Tuesday by his handling of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Morrisey was at Marshall University in Huntington Tuesday morning to begin his ...
United Way gets foundation gift
STEUBENVILLE — The United Way of Jefferson County has received a $3,444 contribution from the Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation, continuing a longstanding tradition of investing in the health and well-being of Jefferson County. The gift will help the United Way continue its mission of ...