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Educator groups meet

WEIRTON — The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ’n Park in Weirton on April 2 with 13 members present. President Susan Cullinan welcomed the members. Elaine McClung led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, and she read an inspirational reading titled “Worry and Dread.” Secretary Ruth Fuller read the minutes from the March meeting, and the minutes were approved. Treasurer Caroline Allison gave the financial report. Altruistic Chairman Patty Ferris distributed a form so members could record their ...

Wellsburg coffee shop opens with community spirit

WELLSBURG — The owner of the 87 Coffee Co. Collective at 130 Sixth St. said she has set out to provide not only a source of warm and cold beverages and a bite to eat but also a place where people will feel comfortable hanging out. Kaitlyn Alt invited everyone attending a ribbon cutting ...

Follansbee welcomes Smoker Friendly Liquor Plus

FOLLANSBEE — Smoker Friendly Liquor Plus has added a location at 1429 Main St. to its chain of tobacco and vape stores. The Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the store to the Follansbee Plaza along state Route 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "The community has been ...

Business is sweet at Brooke County’s Family Roots Farm

WELLSBURG — It may surprise area residents that, for several years, a local farm has not only sold its product to customers in other countries, but also has received two international awards for it. Charlie and Britney Farris and Britney’s parents, Fred and Cathy Hervey, have been ...

Trinity Home Health ranked among the best in the nation

STEUBENVILLE — Trinity Home Health has been recognized as a top-performing U.S. Home Health Agency by U.S. News & World Report. In its inaugural Best Home Health ratings, U.S. News & World Report evaluated more than 12,000 Medicare-certified agencies nationwide. Trinity Home Health is ...

Franciscan University project gets top honors

PITTSBURGH — The Franciscan University of Steubenville was recognized when the Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania honored the region’s top projects at its 2026 Building Excellence Awards, held at Acrisure Stadium. More than 1,300 industry leaders attended the MBA Construction Industry Evening of Excellence, celebrating projects that reflect this year’s theme, Building What’s Next, and demonstrate how winning work drives economic growth, supports jobs, and sets the standard for quality in the construction industry. Franciscan University won in the $20-$50 ...