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Bourbon night

Craig Howell The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests to Get Togethers Picnic Grounds Friday night for a Bourbon and Cigar Night. Those attending were able to enjoy live musical entertainment by Buddy and Anthony, food, and sample a variety of bourbon, beer and wine, along with ...

Police Reports

STEUBENVILLE POLICE No problem: A Pittsburgh Street resident said her neighbor “was drunk and her kids were outside yelling that they were hungry” Friday. Police said the mom was actually on the porch with two of her kids and appeared capable of carrying for her children, and all appeared happy and health. Stay away: A city resident told police Friday her child’s father is harassing and threatening her. She said she hadn’t spoken to him in a month and has him blocked on social media due to past domestic violence issues, but his mother dropped him off at her residence. She ...

June First Friday will be a day at the beach

STEUBENVILLE — The June edition of First Fridays on Fourth Street might be the most impressive in the event's history. "It's going to be what I think will be one of the biggest First Fridays yet — we're doing a tiki theme, an Hawaiian theme," said Marc Barnes. "We're going to be doing a secret tiki cocktail bar, where people are going to be able to scout the downtown to find it." That's just one of the attractions that will be part of the monthly downtown street festival, Barnes explained. He is president of the Harmonium Project, the nonprofit, volunteer-based organization ...

Milk & Honey Farm Stead offers fresh food options

FOLLANSBEE – A little stand nestled in a Highland Hills neighborhood is bringing fresh breads, produce and more to area residents. “I have a love for cooking and baking,” explained Chelsea Westfall, owner of Milk & Honey Farm Stand, during a ribbon cutting held Thursday with members of ...

Land office has rich history

STEUBENVILLE — The first federal land office, which has been preserved and can be toured at the Historic Fort Steuben complex, has a long history in our area. The history of the Northwest Territory dates to May 20, 1785, to provide surveying and mapping of the seven ranges of wilderness in ...

Shiloh Shepherds show off in Weirton

WEIRTON – It was a dog-gone good time in Weirton over the weekend, as the Holiday Inn Weirton-Steubenville Area played host to some four-legged friends. The International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club welcomed more than 50 dogs, and their humans, to Weirton as part of the organization’s ...