WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Council will need to amend its budget following a recent decision to rejoin the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle, while another proposal could provide additional funding for economic development in…
Weirton man pleads in connection with 2024 murder
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2024 fatal shooting of…
Hancock County embezzlement case continued
NEW CUMBERLAND – A man accused of embezzling more than $11,000 from a local youth athletic organization waived his time…
After 155 years, Jefferson County Fair still going strong
SMITHFIELD — Fair week officially kicks off Monday in Jefferson County, though several pre-opening activities are on tap over the…
Murals lost as Steubenville building comes down
STEUBENVILLE — The old Elks Lodge in downtown Steubenville and two murals that once graced its exterior walls have both…
Weirton Peach Festival moves to new location for this year
WEIRTON — While it won’t be held at its traditional location, a favorite summer event will continue this year as…
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Community
Back-to-school block party brings community together
STEUBENVILLE — Wednesday’s Back-to-School Block Party gave area families an opportunity to prepare for…
Kirke’s keeps growing after 34 years of serving up scoops
Middleton joins Toronto Council as downtown amphitheater plans take shape
Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority will…
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Local Sports
Rodgers wishes today's preseason game with Packers was in Green Bay
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has one regret about starting his final NFL season…
McCarthy and Heidenreich's homecomings get real as preseason begins
Junk's solid 6 innings lead Marlins to an 8-2 win over Pirates
EAST LIVERPOOL — The Big Red golf team traveled North on Wednesday to take on Beaver…
Big Red golf drops tough duel
Business
Quick take
NEW AGENT: Jamie Klages has joined the staff at Cedar One Realty. Born and…
Editorials
Different perspectives
It's easy to be critical about the way your community looks, or the people who have been elected to govern it or those who have been appointed to be in charge of services ranging from the streets to the water system, from the sewer system to garbage collection. If you have any doubts about…
Gary Franks: Lightning will not strike twice in Maine as Platner steps down
Veronique de Rugy: What a 700-Year-Old Fresco Can Teach America
Josh Hammer: The Return of Socialism and the GOP's Golden Opportunity
Local Columns
Ross Gallabrese: Pedestrians beware
It's certainly tough to argue against the health benefits that can come with simply taking a walk. It's equally tough to look at the preliminary statistics for 2025 and not be at least a little concerned about the number of pedestrians who lose their lives each year. According to a report released by the…
Ross Gallabrese: Thoughts for a new month
Ross Gallabrese: Seasons change
Ross Gallabrese: Innovation all around us
Obituaries
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