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Phoenix Program earns recertification

STEUBENVILLE — The Phoenix Program of the Jefferson County Courthouse has earned final certification from the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Specialized Dockets. The program, overseen by Common Pleas Judge Michelle Miller, has been operating for more than 11 years and has undergone recertification several times. To receive the certification, a local court submits a detailed application, undergoes a visit and report on its practices and provides specific program materials in response to certification standards that went into effect in January 2014. State Supreme Court Chief Justice ...

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Weirton Steel 25-Year Club picnic set WEIRTON — The Weirton Steel 25-Year Club will hold its 80th-annual annual picnic Saturday at the Serbian Picnic Grounds. Scheduled to run between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., the event is open to all former Weirton Steel Corp. Employees. Brooke Democrats to meet WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Democratic Executive Committee and the Brooke County Democratic Women will meet monthly on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the River Room at the Brooke County Public Library. The next meeting will be held Aug. 12. All Democrats are welcome to attend. Bethany ...

Hot Diggity Dog

Stephanie Elverd The East Liverpool America 250th Celebration held downtown with food, fun, entertainment and a hotdog eating contest. Mikey Lamp of Irondale (pictured) ate his way to a three-way tie in the contest, sponsored by the Hot Dog Shoppe. Lamp, Jerry Highley and James Field each ...

WVNCC receives nearly $295K grant to train next generation of paramedics

WHEELING — As emergency medical services across West Virginia continue to face staffing shortages, West Virginia Northern Community College has secured nearly $295,000 in federal funding to help more emergency medical technicians become paramedics at little to no cost. The college has been ...

Veterans judge Dillonvale show

DILLONVALE — Jefferson County Veterans Association members were honored to serve as judges at the motorcycle and car show at Dillonvale's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary on Saturday. During the activities Mayor Michele Dulesky and Councilwoman Harlie Sims presented the ...

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Greenbrier Road closed for maintenance WEIRTON — A portion of Greenbrier Road, from Campbells Lane to Sandy Lane, will be temporarily closed today for road maintenance. Crews with Weirton Public Works have scheduled the closure from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly. For information, call the Public Works Department at (304) 797-8500, Ext. 3002/3003. Cross Creek Township sets meeting WINTERSVILLE — Cross Creek Township will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Township Meeting Room, 1267 Cadiz Road. ...