WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Board of Education recognized 13 longtime employees who have retired, as well as several softball and track athletes, during Monday's meeting. Receiving honors were eight teachers, two aides, one speech pathologist, one school nurse and one bus operator. Among ...
WEIRTON — Despite some initial misgivings from a few members, Weirton Council unanimously approved a measure Monday to reprogram unused Community Development Block Grant funds for the creation of an outdoor activity space at the Greater Weirton Senior Center. Under the resolution, ...
STEUBENVILLE — City Manager Mike Johnson says notices of violation mailed to the owners of 54 properties last month are just the start of what will be a citywide enforcement effort. Johnson said the notices, mailed nearly a month ago, primarily targeted properties in the North End of the ...
By the Numbers: Report highlights Ohio wages, taxes and economic trends COLUMBUS — A new report from Policy Matters Ohio uses a series of statistics to highlight economic trends and policy issues affecting Ohio residents, from wages and tax policy to energy use, housing and criminal justice. Among the report's findings: — 84.5%: The share of Ohio jobs in occupations where the 2025 median wage is below the estimated cost of living for a family of three. Policy Matters Ohio said four of the state's 10 most common occupations pay so little at the median wage that a full-time worker ...
DILLONVALE — Jefferson County Veterans Association members were honored to serve as judges at the motorcycle and car show at Dillonvale's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary on Saturday. During the activities Mayor Michele Dulesky and Councilwoman Harlie Sims presented the ...
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage after its national blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, prompting an urgent call for donors to help prevent disruptions to patient care. The organization said donations have declined sharply since the end of May, creating a widening gap between available blood supplies and hospital demand. The shortage is particularly severe for O-positive and B-negative blood types. According to the Red Cross, hospitals are receiving nearly 3,500 more units of blood per week than anticipated during what is typically the peak of trauma ...
