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Creek BOE approves personnel changes, coaching assignments and meeting date adjustment

MINGO JUNCTION — The Indian Creek Local School District reaffirmed key administrative leadership and approved a full slate of staffing changes for the 2026-27 school year during action at a recent board meeting. During the July 16 regular session at Indian Creek Middle School, the board approved three-year contract renewals for Assistant Superintendent John Belt and Director of Special Education John Rocchi, continuing their leadership roles in the district. Belt said he will begin his 35th year in education in July, including 28 years serving at Indian Creek. “I’m so blessed ...

Brilliant Fire Department adds new ladder truck to fleet

Photo provided by Willie Brown The Brilliant Fire Department recently took delivery of a new 2026 Pierce Ascendant truck. The apparatus features a 2,000-gallon-per-minute pump, a 500-gallon water tank and a 107-foot extendable ladder. It was purchased from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc.

Beast of the East Baseball Tournament Ready For 38th Summer

WHEELING – Two dozen youth baseball teams will begin taking their swings Thursday at a championship in the 38th annual Edgar Martin Beast of the East Tournament. Ten of the teams are local – with five entered in the oldest of the three divisions, the 19U. The other divisions are 14U and 16U, with games being played daily through Sunday’s championship round. Contests in the 14U bracket will be played at Bellaire High School’s John Blacker Field in Neffs and Bridgeport High School’s Niekro Diamond in Brookside Four teams – Post 757 Colts-Blue; Pittsburgh Titans; Moundsville ...

Danielson takes case manager role at Aim

STEUBENVILLE — Aim Women's Center has named Steubenville native Kelcea Danielson case manager for the Mother of Mercy Home, a maternity home run by Aim. In this role, Danielson will oversee and coordinate care and services to the women Aim serves. For Aim, case management includes ...

Marines killed at Iwo Jima are honored

WHEELING — Two different U.S. Marines from Warwood — both of whom were killed in action during World War II while fighting on Iwo Jima — were honored with ceremonies by the Wheeling Military Banner Program. City leaders, local officials from veterans associations and family members of ...

When life gives you lemons...

WEIRTON – A local youth has tapped into his entrepreneurial spirit to help take his family on a trip of his dreams. Seven-year-old John Provenzano, son of Adam and Amber Provenzano of Weirton, has been asking to visit the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., for some time. “He’s been ...