WELLSBURG – As a result of air quality alerts issued by the National Weather Service, combined with high temperatures, a burn ban has been issued in Brooke County. The ban is in effect until 8…
Innovation center almost ready
MINGO JUNCTION — When it opens about a month from now, the Jefferson County Innovation Center will be a building…
Elder exploitation allegations against longtime attorney head to later court date
NEW CUMBERLAND — More time is needed before court proceedings against a Hancock County attorney and his wife can continue,…
Weirton's Friday night concert canceled
WEIRTON - Tonight's planned performance by the Fantasy's at the Weirton Event Center has been canceled. City officials announced the…
Laughlin Chapel campers connect with nature during Wheeling garden visit
Laughlin Chapel summer campers got to float among butterflies, buzz with bees and even more during a visit Thursday afternoon…
Edison gym repairs near completion as liability questions remain
STEUBENVILLE — While repairs to the Edison Local gym are almost done, school officials are no closer to finding out…
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Weirton Park Board looking for fix to Starvaggi tennis courts
WEIRTON – While no timeline for a project has been set, members of the…
Belmont County CARES urges seniors to stay safe during heat wave
JVS cancels July board meeting BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Board of Education…
Briefs
Sycamore Great Historical Battles Camp brings history to life
Local Sports
Brett, Sam McLean become OVAC ASG's first father-son, coach-QB duo
WHEELING – Over the course of the last 80 years, there have been just…
Business
JCESC Family Support Specialist program provides summer relief to families in need
MARTINS FERRY — Families across the Ohio Valley who might have gone without received…
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio said a utility company it banned from doing business in…
Ohio denies energy application to banned utility
Ruby leaving W.Va. Department of Tourism effective Aug. 1
FOR BUSINESS: Trinity Health System School of Medical Laboratory Science celebrates 2026 graduates
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: Impacting the community
This is a special time for our area. The annual Greek Food Festival held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has just completed its three-day run, the city is preparing for this coming week's Dean Martin Festival and communities through the Tri-State Area — and the rest of the United States — are putting…
Checking In on the Men Who Always Show Up
Ross Gallabrese: Dates To Remember
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Ohio News
Ohio Haitians await next Steps after TPS decision
Haitian immigrants in Ohio who were under federal temporary protective status could see their state driver’s licenses and work permits expire this week following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The court declined to extend TPS status on June 25, holding the argument that the Trump administration terminated the status based on race is unlikely…