Experts stress handwashing more than ever

May 5, 2020

WEIRTON — As Gov. Jim Justice begins to phase in more relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in West Virginia, infection experts at Weirton Medical Center remind the community to wash hands thoroughly, now more than ever. “As we start to venture out of our homes, there is a lot of talk about masks,” said Beth Abrams, an infection prevention specialist. “Masks are certainly appropriate in some settings but far less effective than routine handwashing to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19, influenza and the ...

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere: Alcohol sales soar during coronavirus pandemic

May 5, 2020

With states shut down and stay-at-home orders in effect as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many liquor and beer stores throughout the country have seen an uptick in sales. Our reporters reached out to businesses in five states this week to gauge just how much those alcohol sales have ...

MAY 5: EVENTS CANCELED/POSTPONED

May 5, 2020

Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The Fun Seekers have canceled their meeting, which was scheduled for Wednesday. ¯ The 26th-annual Harrison Coal and Reclamation Historical Park dinner auction set for Saturday at the Hopedale VFD Social Hall has been postponed until Oct. 24. ¯ The Franciscan University of Steubenville Women’s Scholarship Guild’s annual Spring Into Spring fundraising event that had been scheduled for May 12 has been canceled. ¯ Public masses ...

DeWine facing challenges as divide grows over reopening Ohio

May 4, 2020

COLUMBUS — Ohio's aggressive steps closing its schools and limiting access to public places has held off a feared wave of COVID-19 cases and won wide praise for Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. Now there are widening cracks in his foundation of support and signs that his greatest challenges ...

Bay Six delivering to those in need

May 4, 2020

MINGO JUNCTION — The Bay Six Project in Mingo Junction has been looking for ways to help the community for more than three years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has adapted its efforts to get meals to those in need. According to Bobby Westfall, one of Bay Six’s ...

Return of fountain at Fort Steuben Park a symbolic event

May 4, 2020

STEUBENVILLE — If all goes as planned, the fountain at Fort Steuben Park will be up and running today. Mayor Jerry Barilla, president of Historic Fort Steuben and the Steubenville Visitors Center, said he planned to flip the switch around 10:30 a.m. “It’s the beginning of summer and ...