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Two Madonna students recognized as honorary secretaries of state

CHARLESTON – Two students from Weirton Madonna High School have been recognized as honorary secretaries of state for their efforts to register members of the school's senior class to vote. Rylee Birkhimer and Alenna Alatis, both members of Madonna's Class of 2026, were among those visiting ...

Boil order issued for area of Starvaggi Drive in Weirton

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for all customers on Starvaggi Drive, Millsop Drive and Parkview Drive, along with any others who may have had low or no water pressure in the area as a result of a valve repair conducted this morning. 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 other ...

Michael Rulli easily gains GOP nomination for U.S. House in Ohio

Congressman Michael Rulli, the Republican representing Belmont, Jefferson and Harrison counties in the U.S. House, easily won his Republican primary Tuesday. As for Democrats, Elizabeth Kirtley of New Philadelphia is the winner in the crowded six-person 6th District, according to unofficial ...

Uncontested candidates move on

STEUBENVILLE — There were no contested races at the county level in Tuesday's primary election, and there likely will be just one in the Nov. 3 general election. That one race will be for the Jan. 1 Jefferson County commissioner seat. Incumbent Eric Timmons of Steubenville was unchallenged while seeking the Republican nomination for the post. He will face Brent G. Nemeth of Rayland, who was unchallenged while seeking the Democratic nomination, in November. Incumbent county Auditor E.J. Conn of Bloomingdale had no challengers for the Republican nomination for that position. No ...

Ohio set for marquee races in the fall

COLUMBUS — Tuesday’s primary in Ohio set up what is expected to be one of the most expensive races for U.S. Senate this year as Republicans try to hold on to the chamber during a difficult midterm year. Meanwhile biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will face a challenge from the state’s ...