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Supreme Court rules in Weirton gas drilling case

Local News June 4, 2026

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling in relation to an almost five-year case involving proposed natural gas drilling in Weirton. In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court found that the appealing party, SWN Production Company, “demonstrated no more than an incidental overlap between the authority of the Department of Environmental Protection ... and the authority of the City of Weirton” in relation to determining land use within a municipality’s borders. The ruling reverses a 2023 decision by the state’s Intermediate Court of ...

Chili heats up the waterfront as cookoff returns to Wheeling's Heritage Port

Community June 4, 2026

WHEELING — Excitement is simmering ahead of the annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff, set for Saturday, June 6, at Heritage Port. The event begins at noon and will feature chili cooks from across the country competing for a chance to advance to an international championship later this ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings June 4, 2026

Today's Birthday June 4 Chrissy Ensell, 58, East Liverpool Birth Announcements Trinity Medical Center West Mary and Jacob McGinnis of Wintersville, a boy, April 16 Kimberly Mikels and Jeremy Patton of Steubenville, a boy, April 17 Jacee and Kody Grimes of Mingo Junction, a girl, April 17 Kayla and Max Brevellko of New Cumberland, a girl, April 22 Ashlynne and Trey Clendenen of Steubenville, a girl, April 25 Christine and Dominic DeFilippo of Wintersville, a boy, April 26 Kaitlin and Christian Whanger of Richmond, a girl, April 27 Railynn Gonzales and Jordan ...

Briefs

Community June 4, 2026

LIBRARY BOARD TO MEET JUNE 9 IN STEUBENVILLE STEUBENVILLE — The Board of Trustees for the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will meet in regular session at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at the Main Library, 407 South Fourth St., Steubenville. Residents who wish to speak during the public comment period must sign up by noon Monday, June 8, by visiting or calling the Main Library at 740-282-9782. AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD SETS JUNE 8 MEETING WINTERSVILLE — The Board of Trustees of the Jefferson County Regional Airport Authority will meet in regular session at 3 p.m. ...

Greaver recognized with Heart of the Lion award

Local News June 4, 2026

WEIRTON — Members of the Weirton Lions Club and their guests recently gathered to honor an individual exemplifying service and commitment to the community and beyond. This year’s Heart of the Lion Award was presented to Holly Greaver during a dinner held at Giovanni’s Restaurant on May ...

Hardesty: W.Va. public school systems must embrace school choice

Local News June 4, 2026

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty said that since school choice continues to be supported by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the Legislature, county systems need to make themselves the most appealing school choice option of all. Speaking during the state Board ...