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Orchard Park Transitions to WVU Medicine Healthy Minds – Kids

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WHEELING – WVU Medicine on Monday underscored its commitment to provide long-term stability to the region's foundation of behavioral health care for children, adolescents and their families. Officials gathered outside the former Orchard Park Hospital in Center Wheeling on Monday to celebrate the facility's rebranding and its partnership with WVU Medicine. Now known as WVU Medicine Health Minds – Kids, the facility promises to continue to offer top-quality inpatient mental health services for youth from not only in the Upper Ohio Valley but also throughout West Virginia and the ...

Briefs for Nov. 10

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American Legion planning Thanksgiving dinner WEIRTON - The Evert Maki American Legion Post 10 is inviting local veterans and one guest to a free Thanksgiving dinner, to be held at 5 p.m., Nov. 18 at the Legion hall, located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton. Those planning to attend must make a reservation by either calling or texting (304) 670-2395 or (304) 491-5711. Reservations must be received no later than Nov. 12. Meals will include turkey, side dishes, and a dessert. Hancock County Parks plans cleanup NEW MANCHESTER – Hancock County Parks and Recreation is inviting the ...

No Newspaper Delivery On Veterans Day

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Please note that there will not be a print edition of the newspaper Wednesday, as it is Veterans Day and a postal holiday. While there won't be a printed newspaper, our reporters will be working to cover the stories that matter the most throughout the region. For breaking news, local events, sports, weather updates and more, visit our website at heraldstaronline.com for the latest developments. As a reminder, federal, state, county and municipal offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. From all of us, thank our for your continued readership and support.

County workers facing higher health care premiums in Jefferson County

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STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County employees will be paying more for their health coverage in the new year—and they’ll no longer be able to choose between plans. Commissioners were told the change was necessary “to keep the county’s health insurance plan and (its) self-insurance fund balance at a stable and sufficient level.” “Overall insurance costs have increased significantly over the past few years,” representatives of their health insurance committee reported. “In the past the county’s self-insurance fund balance has been sufficient to cover these increased costs ...

Weir High Drama Club presents Roald Dahl’s 'The Witches'

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WEIRTON – The Weir High Drama Club will present its production of “The Witches,” based on the children's book by Roald Dahl, Nov. 20-22. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m., Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, and 2 p.m., Nov. 22. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door. Weir High's production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. The show tells the story of a young boy who, while staying at a fancy hotel, stumbles upon a secret conference of witches. Their leader, the Grand High Witch, transforms the boy into a mouse. With the help of ...