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Music festival to benefit Weir High Band

WEIRTON – For generations, the Weir High Band has helped to boost the spirit of the community, performing at athletic events, in concerts, parades, and other local activities. Now, the band is hoping the community will give it a boost in return. The Band Booster Bash will be an all-day ...

Former Weirton school building to be converted into apartments

WEIRTON – A former school building will soon have a new use. The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals during its meeting Tuesday approved a conditional use request by Jesse Krieg of Kensington Investments to convert the former Marland Heights Elementary into an apartment complex, featuring 12 ...

It's bee season

Craig Howell The planning committee for the Herald-Star Jefferson-Harrison County Regional Spelling Bee presented by Youngstown State University has started work on this school year's event, set for March 13 at Buckeye North Elementary School. Meeting Tuesday inside the R. Larry George ...

No decision on Brooke vacancy

WELLSBURG — Members of the Brooke County Board of Education moved a step closer to filling a vacancy Tuesday night. The board chose to interview the top five candidates for the open spot during a special session set for 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the board of education office complex. That ...

Edison selects homecoming court

Contributed Edison High School has selected its 2026 Fall Homecoming Court and is gearing up for activities throughout the week. The school will hold spirit week with themed dress-up days, including pajamas, jerseys, tie dye, beach wear, and finally homecoming court shirts. The homecoming ...

Oyo Brewing Company Complex Opening in August

Ross Gallabrese Andrew Sharples, right, developer and owner of Oyo Brewing Co., gave members of the Steubenville Kiwanis Club an update about the project during Tuesday's meeting. Scheduled to open in August, the complex, which sits at the corner of Fourth and Market streets, will include a ...