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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 ...

Burn ban issued in Brooke County

Local News July 17, 2026

WELLSBURG – As a result of air quality alerts issued by the National Weather Service, combined with high temperatures, a burn ban has been issued in Brooke County. The ban is in effect until 8 a.m., Sunday, according to a notice signed by Commission President Tom Diserio. All outdoor ...

Weirton's Friday night concert canceled

Local News July 17, 2026

WEIRTON - Tonight's planned performance by the Fantasy's at the Weirton Event Center has been canceled. City officials announced the cancellation this morning, citing poor air quality and recommendations by health officials to avoid outdoor activities.

Weirton Park Board looking for fix to Starvaggi tennis courts

Community July 17, 2026

WEIRTON – While no timeline for a project has been set, members of the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation agreed Thursday that something is needed to address continued cracking on the courts at Starvaggi Memorial Park. “We're going to get a couple companies and see what we can get,” ...

Briefs

Community July 17, 2026

JVS cancels July board meeting BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Board of Education has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for July. The board's next regular meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 18 in the board room at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Follansbee council to hold special meeting Friday FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — Follansbee City Council will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Friday in council chambers to vote on the hiring of a police officer. According to Mayor Scott McMahon, additional information regarding the contract will be ...