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Street exchange planned between Weirton, Hancock Schools

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WEIRTON — The ownership and management of two streets leading to the Weir High and Weir Middle campus could soon be swapped as part of an agreement between Hancock County Schools and the City of Weirton. As part of its meeting Monday, the Hancock County Board of Education gave its approval ...

Morrisey announces weekend undocumented worker raids on Turnpike

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CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia’s partnership with federal immigration enforcement officials netted the arrest of a dozen suspected illegal immigrants on the West Virginia Turnpike over the weekend. In a press release Tuesday afternoon, Morrisey said a coordinated ...

Spotted lanternfly an unwelcome guest

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Ohio Valley residents’ eyes aren’t deceiving them. They’re seeing more spotted lanternflies than ever before. The invasive insect with the distinct markings is being found throughout the region – and that’s bad news for plenty of its plant life. The spotted lanternfly, native to ...

Franciscan University homecoming weekend set

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STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville will host its annual Homecoming Weekend Friday through Sunday. The weekend festivities will begin on Friday with tours of the newly renovated Christ the King Chapel led by Franciscan friars from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Household Life Mass ...

Search for next city manager in Steubenville under way

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STEUBENVILLE — Efforts to select a new city manager are under way, with a committee of city officials and citizens charged with reviewing 10 applications for the position. City Manager James Mavromatis, who has announced he will retire after March 16, said the city heard from a dozen ...

Jackson Lodge to receive $4.25 million upgrade

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WESTON — A charitable gift to WVU Extension will result in significant improvements for Jackson Lodge at WVU Jackson’s Mill. During its most recent meeting, the West Virginia University Board of Governors approved a $4.25 million budget to update the lodge located on the 500-acre event ...