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Swastika painted on Temple Shalom prompts police investigation

Rabbi Joshua Lief had a few emotions running through him after a neighbor informed him Thursday morning that a swastika had been painted on the exterior of Temple Shalom, the Ohio Valley's only synagogue. There was shock that someone would take the time to deface the building with a Nazi ...

Weirton Chamber hits the lanes

Craig Howell Twelve teams representing area businesses tried to pick up a strike or two Thursday, as part of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kegler Night, held at Holiday Lanes in Weirton. The winning business of the friendly competition got to take home the Kegler Cup trophy.

Getting ready for school

Ross Gallabrese Hundreds of area residents attended the Level Up for School Back-to-School Rally Thursday at 7 Ranges Entertainment at the Fort Steuben Mall. Students received free school supplies and their families had the chance to meet with community organizations and local vendors. ...

Concert series concludes

Ross Gallabrese The New Age Adenas were the opening act as part of Thursday's final show of the 2026 season of the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series. Silver Springs, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, closed out the evening at the Berkman Amphitheater.

Briefs

Friends of Madonna picnic set for Saturday WEIRTON – The 2026 Friends of Madonna picnic will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, on the Weirton Madonna High School campus. The event brings together families, students, and alumni, providing an opportunity to connect prior to the start of the school year. It will include a 4 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Church, followed by a 3-on-3 basketball tournament with proceeds to benefit the Chuckie Mahoney Foundation, Meet the Machines, a volleyball matchup, and the Fall Sports Meet the Team event, along with other activities. Sponsors include ...

Mountaineer Brewfest pours into Heritage Port Saturday

WHEELING — Downtown Wheeling's Heritage Port will once again be home to food, music, craft beer and entertainment Saturday when the 12th annual Mountaineer Brewfest gets underway. The annual celebration of West Virginia craft beer has raised more than $320,000 for local charities through ...