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         | Repeal sought of new school standards July 29, 2014 COLUMBUS — Republican lawmakers in the state House are beginning a push to repeal Common Core learning standards by year’s end, citing widespread discontent they’re hearing from parents, teachers an... more »»  Local News Repeal sought of new school standards July 29, 2014 COLUMBUS — Republican lawmakers in the state House are beginning a push to repeal Common Core learning standards by year’s end, citing widespread discontent they’re hearing from parents, teachers an... more »»  Retired Air Force One commander to speak on Sept. 11 July 29, 2014 STEUBENVILLE — Area first responders will be honored Sep. more »» Vacant lot focus of Toronto Council July 29, 2014 TORONTO — Taking ownership of a vacant lot was discussed during Monday’s City Council meeting. Council voted to accept the vacant lot at 1005 N. Fourth S. more »»  Painting Project July 29, 2014 Volunteers from the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Richmond, Va., are in Steubenville this week participating in five-day YouthWorks project. more »» $1,000 pill top choice for treating hepatitis C July 29, 2014 WASHINGTON — A $1,000-per-pill drug that insurers are reluctant to pay for has quickly become the treatment of choice for a liver-wasting viral disease that affects more than 3 million Americans. more »» Local Sports Back in the bigs July 29, 2014 STEUBENVILLE — Rich Donnelly is back in the major leagues and, he said, it feels like he never left. “It’s great to be back,” the Steubenville native admitted during a day off Monday. more »»  W.Va. Derby is set July 29, 2014 CHESTER — A field of nine, headed by a trio of Grade 2 winners, has drawn in for the 45th running of the Grade 2, $750,000 West Virginia Derby presented by Xpressbet. more »» Goose eggs July 29, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO — Except for about 30 friends and family in the stands, Sacramento native Vance Worley silenced the announced crowd of 41,794 at AT&T Park with the best performance of his career. more »» Obituaries Richard Sharrow July 29, 2014 SHARROW, Richard Samuel, 75, of Weirton passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the Alzheimer’s Unit of Weirton Geriatric Center. more »» Alvin Berman July 29, 2014 BERMAN, Alvin, 87, on Monday, July 21, 2014. more »» Carolyn Misch July 29, 2014 MISCH, Carolyn Beavers, 56, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away July 27, 2014. Visitation 2 p.m. Wednesday until service at 6 p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg. more »» Shirley Campbell July 29, 2014 CAMPBELL, Shirley Ann Fortney, 76, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away July 26, 2014, at the Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Aug. more »» Community ‘Hope for Abigail’ fundraiser Saturday to help 4-year-old get diabetic alert dog July 29, 2014 A “Hope for Abigail” benefit poker run, rigatoni dinner and Chinese auction on Saturday at Kelly’s Old Skool, state Route 213, Knoxville, is hoped to raise funds for a 4-year-old local girl to obtai... more »» Camera club names July winners July 29, 2014 The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club has announced the winners for the July monthly competition in prints. more »» Community happenings July 29, 2014 Class plans ‘Picnic in the Park’ All former Oak Glen High School Class of 1975 classmates and their families are invited to attend a casual “Picnic in the Park.” It will be held Aug. 9 in shelter N. more »»  WMC Auxiliary pays tribute to volunteers July 28, 2014 WEIRTON — The Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary awards and installation dinner was held July 15 in the medical center cafeteria. Administrative Liaison Barbara Coalter gave the invocatio. more »» Letters to the Editor Celebrate farmers’ market week July 27, 2014 To the editor: Whenever you bite into a crisp apple or cook up fresh green beans, do you ever wonder where these products came from? If you shop at any of our local farmers’ markets, you don’t have... more »» Overlooking accomplishments July 27, 2014 To the editor: Just think what Republicans and conservatives would now be saying if it had been a Republican president who had prevented a second Great Depression, successfully enacted comprehensive... more »» Council meeting disappointing July 27, 2014 To the editor: I went to Tuesday’s Steubenville Council meeting and I am truly sad at what happened. First, they talked about a lot of ordinances they are going to pass. more »» Event helps animal league July 27, 2014 To the editor: My sister and I attended the Jefferson County Animal Welfare League benefit held July 13 at St. Florian Hal. more »» Questions about appointment July 20, 2014 To the editor: At the July 8 City Council meeting, 1st Ward Councilman Gerald DiLoreto found it necessary to resort to a written statement in order to launch his latest attack upon those who invest... more »» Business Ferguson Tire, founded in 1949, marks anniversary July 27, 2014 WEIRTON – Ferguson Tire hosted a customer appreciation celebration in honor of their 65th anniversary on Tuesday featuring a “Car Cruise” with more than 60 classic vehicles registered for their... more »» Quick Takes July 27, 2014 CHARITY ADDITIONS: Charity Hospice recently welcomed two new faces to its organization. In September, the board of trustees announced Hope Kutz would take over the reins as chief operating officer. more »» Real estate transfers July 27, 2014 The following real estate transactions were filed in Jefferson County: Carole Jordan to Charles Jordan, lots 10-11 Cominotti proposed. more »»  Should online accounts die with you? July 20, 2014 WASHINGTON (AP) — Should your emails, web albums and other online accounts die when you do? Or should you be able to pass them down to a family member much as you would a house or a box of letters? ... more »» Ohio News Tree-trimming helicopter crashes in Ohio; man hurt July 30, 2014 BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) — A tree-trimming helicopter carrying an aerial saw has crashed in western Ohio's Logan County, injuring the pilot. more »» More tickets offered for LeBron's homecoming show July 29, 2014 AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James' Ohio hometown says more tickets are being offered for the homecoming event expected to be his first public appearance in the state since announcing his return to the... more »» Crash of tree-trimming helicopter reported in Ohio July 29, 2014 BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a helicopter crash has been reported in Logan County in western Ohio. more »» Police union endorses 4 challengers in Ohio races July 29, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's largest police union has endorsed a bipartisan slate of state candidates in fall elections, including challengers to Gov. more »» Ohio doctor gets year in prison for drug charges July 29, 2014 CLEVELAND (AP) — A judge has sentenced a Cleveland-area doctor to a year in prison for charges alleging he trafficked in prescription painkillers. more »» National Sports Player gets nearly $1M in Offerman bat attack case July 30, 2014 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A minor league baseball player hit by former major leaguer Jose Offerman in a 2007 baseball bat attack won nearly $1 million in a lawsuit on Tuesday, an attorney said. more »» NCAA settles head-injury suit, will change rules July 30, 2014 CHICAGO (AP) — The NCAA agreed on Tuesday to help athletes with head injuries in a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit that college sports' governing body touted as a major step forward bu... more »» Sam factor prepares Rams for sensitivity session July 30, 2014 ST. LOUIS (AP) — To guard against another bullying scandal, NFL teams are holding sensitivity sessions during training camp. more »» AP source: Gordon hires attorney, plans defense July 30, 2014 BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Josh Gordon has a new, high-profile teammate to help him fight the NFL. more »» Byron Scott sees swift title contention for Lakers July 29, 2014 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Byron Scott was a key component of the Los Angeles Lakers' Showtime teams, a smooth shooting guard with sizzling competitive fire. more »» |   
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