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Students honored by Brooke board

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WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Board of Education recognized several students during Monday's meeting. Top finishers for Brooke Middle and Brooke High schools in the state Technology Student Association competition include Jimmy DeMaria, who finished second in flight. He also was selected as TSA state treasurer for the 2026-27 school year. That made him the first student from Brooke County to hold an officer's position in that organization. Liam Friend and DeMaria finished first in problem solving and third in drones, while Quentin Toth and Spencer Brink were first in video game ...

Hancock County library levy set to go before voters

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A long-running levy in support of Hancock County’s three public libraries is set to appear on the May 12 primary election ballot. If approved by county voters, the levy will continue to provide $200,000 per year in support of the libraries — the Mary H. Weir Public Library in Weirton, the ...

Regional students test welding skills in Wheeling competition

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WHEELING – Local students from across the region put their skills to the test during the Wheeling Ironworkers Local 549 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program welding competition Wednesday at the Ironworkers hall, 2350 Main St., Wheeling. Stephen Sipos, apprenticeship coordinator for ...

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Brooke Library to Library to host storytime, movie and 'Duckorate' WELLSBURG – The Brooke County Public Library will offer several upcoming programs for the community. An Evening Explore & Learn Storytime with Miss Kim will be held Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m., featuring a story and hands-on activities. Space is limited. The library also will host an afternoon movie, “I Can Only Imagine 2,” rated PG, on Friday, May 8, at noon. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch, with popcorn and water provided. In addition, patrons can take part in the “Duckorate” program by picking ...

Portions of Fort Steuben Mall declared 'unsafe'

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STEUBENVILLE — The owners of Fort Steuben Mall have been given 30 days to address numerous building and property maintenance violations or face possible closure of much of the facility. City building inspectors declared large portions of the mall “unsafe for occupancy and uninhabitable,” with the affected area beginning just beyond the Great American Cookies storefront. The order does not affect the standalone buildings occupied by 7 Ranges Entertainment and Walmart. The JCPenney location also could remain open if a temporary floor-to-ceiling wall is constructed to separate it ...