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Jersey Mike’s Brings Subs — and Support for Weir High Athletics — to Weirton

WEIRTON — Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 253 Three Springs Drive in Weirton on Wednesday. Franchise owner Cedartown Foods LLC will hold a grand opening and fundraiser from Wednesday to Sunday to support the Weir High School Athletics Department. Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon distributed through a grassroots effort prior to the opening can make a minimum $3 contribution to the Weir High School Athletic Department and receive a free regular sub. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible. Guests can place orders ...

Quick Takes

PROMOTION: Niko Otto has been promoted to the vice president of Steel Valley Contracting and Maintenance. He has worked in construction since high school, when he spent his summer breaks in construction and worked as a mason, estimator and project manager for five years in Erie, before moving to Pittsburgh. In Pittsburgh, Otto worked in commercial construction as a laborer and carpenter for another five years. He then moved back to the area as the sole proprietor of his own contracting company. Otto's experience in the construction business will be extremely beneficial as he leads ...

Taste of India

Craig Howell Members of the Weirton community, including representatives of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Weirton, and other guests, took part in a grand opening celebration Monday for Jalsa. The business will be offering a weekly buffet of Indian cuisine, from 5 p.m. to 8 ...

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 ...