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Hancock County approves $10 million budget

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County will enter the next fiscal year with a balanced budget. County commissioners approved a budget model — labeled “Model 2” — during Thursday’s meeting, with the budget due to the state Friday. Commissioner Paul Cowey said the budget model was ...

Italian Heritage Festival awards scholarships to Ohio Valley students

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival Board honored 12 local high school students, one from each of the counties represented by the festival, during Sunday's recognition dinner at Undo's Restaurant. Counties represented by the festival are Jefferson and Belmont in ...

Notes of success: Brooke band earns high honors

WELLSBURG — Many students were recognized during the May 11 meeting of the Brooke County Board of Education. The list included numerous members of the Brooke High School band. “I’m lucky to have such wonderful students and parents to work with,” said Johnny Leonard, the school’s ...

Morrisey raises concerns about possible TANF deficit

CHARLESTON – The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is facing a structural deficit in West Virginia according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, with possible cuts to subsidies for child care, clothing allowances and food and nutrition services being considered. Speaking during a press ...

Weirton concert series to kick off Friday

WEIRTON — The sounds of summer are set to return to the Weirton Event Center this weekend. This year’s Friday Night Concert Series, organized by the City of Weirton, will kick off Friday with a performance by The Fantasy’s. “We’re excited to bring the concert series back ...

Weirton park begins new chapter with new name

WEIRTON – One of the city’s largest recreational spaces entered a new era Saturday, along with a new name. Residents, city officials, and guests gathered at Marland Heights Park Saturday, not only to showcase some of the upgrades made there in the last year, but to officially rechristen ...