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New Bishop brings message of unity, belonging to diocese installation

As the newly installed Bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, the Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala already had one thing figured out with his new Mountain State mission. It never hurts to quote "Country Roads." Menjivar, who was installed as the 10th Bishop of the diocese Thursday ...

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Servia Rest Area Renovation Awarded $21M Contract CHARLESTON — A project to renovate the Servia rest area along Interstate 79 in Braxton County is among 20 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways on June 30, 2026. Paramount Builders LLC was awarded a $21,003,611.97 contract for the project, which includes construction of a new building, water tank and utility lines. The contracts were awarded from a bid letting held June 9, 2026. Other projects included CTL Infrastructure Solutions LLC, which was the low bidder on a slip repair, base failure ...

Silicon Foundation official answers all questions offered by local leaders

WHEELING – Local officials met for an informational session Wednesday to learn about Silicon Foundation's plan for the former Centre Foundry & Machine Company property in Warwood, which over the past week has generated an avalanche of public speculation and concern over data center ...

United in art

Craig Howell A new mural is taking shape on the north wall of the Strip Steel Credit Union building, 3316 Main St., Weirton. Outlines for the mural include depictions of the logos of branches from the United States military, as well as an American flag and other elements.

History in the Hills: 250 years of Independence

As a historian it is hard to describe the excitement that I feel about this Independence Day. Something about an anniversary is exciting but more than that, this day, this year in particular, feels different. Exactly 250 years ago on July 4, our nation was born with the Declaration of Independence. I think as a people it would hard to find a document more impactful on a personal and national level. Due to this document and the nation that was born as a result, my ancestors, and so many others, came to this country for the opportunity for a better life. They hoped, to pursue the ideals ...

Sermon topics

• Bell Chapel UMC: "What's in a Name? Gideon" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "Good vs Evil: The War Within" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m. — "There is Only One Foundation"; 6 p.m. — "A Better Hope" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "An Invitation to Rest" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "Mammon" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Delighting in Weakness" • St. Paul's Church: "Matching the Image" • Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "A Godly Heritage" • Wintersville Church of Christ: "Ephesians 2: Unity in the Body of Christ " • Wintersville Methodist ...