STEUBENVILLE — While many area residents might not realize it, behavioral health can have a substantial effect on the region. "People often think of health care as a small part of the community. But behavioral health care is health care, and the economic impact these types of facilities ...
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Contributed Supported by a contribution from First Choice America Credit Union, the Weirton Steel 25-Year Club will stage its annual summer picnic on July 18 at the Serbian Picnic Grounds in Weirton. The 25-Year club has been in existence for 80 years. This year’s picnic is for the ...
JVS juniors to receive welcome packets BLOOMINGDALE — Incoming juniors at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School will receive welcome packets containing information about their selected programs, required tools and supplies, lab fees and potential credits they can earn over the next two years, according to Supervisor/Principal Heather Hoover. The JVS offers 18 programs, including animal science management, auto collision, auto service technology, carpentry, computer networking, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, early childhood education, electrical trades, health ...
WEIRTON - The dates for Weirton's annual controlled bow hunt have been set. The hunt will take place from Sept. 5 to Dec. 31, with an extended season planned for Jan. 11 to Jan. 31. In order to participate, an individual must have lived in either Hancock or Brooke counties for at least the past six months. All hunters planning to participate must attend one of three scheduled pre-hunt meetings, to be held in the Weirton Room of the Millsop Community Center. Pre-hunt meetings will be held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Aug. 5, and at 10 a.m. Aug. 15. There will be a $20 registration fee to ...
NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Schools is set to receive assistance from the state in addressing the climate needs within two of the county's schools. During Monday's organizational meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education, Superintendent Walter Saunders announced the West Virginia School Building Authority had approved approximately $500,000 to fund HVAC improvements at Oak Glen High School and Oak Glen Middle School. “We had both those in our bonds,” Saunders said, explaining the local funding will serve as a match to the state grant. The funding will be available ...
