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Mission accomplished

Craig Howell Members of the Northern Panhandle American Legion Riders gathered at the American Legion Post 10 in Weirton Saturday, to celebrate after raising $23,565 for the Train A Dog - Save A Warrior program through a motorcycle run held Aug 23. TADSAW is a national program which provides ...

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POLICE BEAT Steubenville Police Pointing fingers: A woman in the 100 block of Langley Avenue told police her husband was causing a disturbance, but when they arrived at her home Friday she “insisted (their) assistance was no longer needed.” She and her husband both said she’d been arguing with a sister-in-law, but the sister-in-law had left so police were no longer needed. While officers were talking to them, however, the two “continued to argue back-and-forth with one another.” The two were advised to separate for the evening. Police had to return to the residence about an ...

Buckeye Local auditorium gets a new look

RAYLAND — When students and visitors sit down for a concert, play or other special event at Buckeye Local High School this year, they’ll be in new seats as part of an ongoing effort to refurbish the auditorium. Superintendent Coy Sudvary said the previous 762 seats dated to the school’s ...

Weirton to celebrate Blue Mass Friday

WEIRTON -- St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church will celebrate area first responders this week, with the observance of a Blue Mass. The Mass will be held at noon Friday at the parish, located at 229 California Ave. in Weirton. Celebrated by the Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, the Blue Mass will be ...

New JVS Fire/EMT program aims to fill first responder gap

BLOOMINGDALE – About 10 juniors and seniors are currently enrolled and will work to obtain Fire I and II and EMT certifications and graduate with the abilities to serve in the safety forces. Fire and emergency service instructors (FESIs) Rusty Cominsky, Art Fowler Jr., Travis Coffy and Jim ...

Students expand their palates through FFVP program

WINTERSVILLE — Elementary students at Indian Creek Local Schools are continuing to expand their nutritional horizons by participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Cross Creek and Hills elementary schools are taking part in the program for a second year and have received ...