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Weirton sets dates for controlled bow hunt

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 ...

25-Year Club Picnic set

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 ...

Early press time extended

Due to technical issues, the July 9 edition of The Herald-Star was printed early to ensure timely delivery. For late breaking news, please visit www.heraldstaronline.com.

Brooke Commission awards cardiac monitoring bid

WELLSBURG — Brooke County commissioners agreed to award a bid for the purchase of new cardiac monitors for use by the county's emergency medical personnel, although it would be contingent upon the county EMS receiving a share of opioid settlement funds. Commissioners Stacey Wise and ...

Early press time

Due to technical issues, the July 8 edition of The Herald-Star was printed early to ensure timely delivery. For late breaking news, please visit www.heraldstaronline.com.

Structure destroyed

Craig Howell Several area fire departments responded to a structure fire on Sanders Hill Road Tuesday morning. Crews from the Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7 a.m., calling on the regional tanker task force because of the building's ...