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WVNCC receives nearly $295K grant to train next generation of paramedics

WHEELING — As emergency medical services across West Virginia continue to face staffing shortages, West Virginia Northern Community College has secured nearly $295,000 in federal funding to help more emergency medical technicians become paramedics at little to no cost. The college has been ...

Veterans judge Dillonvale show

DILLONVALE — Jefferson County Veterans Association members were honored to serve as judges at the motorcycle and car show at Dillonvale's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary on Saturday. During the activities Mayor Michele Dulesky and Councilwoman Harlie Sims presented the ...

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Greenbrier Road closed for maintenance WEIRTON — A portion of Greenbrier Road, from Campbells Lane to Sandy Lane, will be temporarily closed today for road maintenance. Crews with Weirton Public Works have scheduled the closure from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly. For information, call the Public Works Department at (304) 797-8500, Ext. 3002/3003. Cross Creek Township sets meeting WINTERSVILLE — Cross Creek Township will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Township Meeting Room, 1267 Cadiz Road. ...

JCESC Road to Success reaches milestone with 500th student driver

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Educational Service Center Road to Success program has proven its worth, now celebrating the 500th student who has taken the course and will go on to earn a driver’s license. Active since September 2024, Road to Success instructors are based in ...

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Council workshop planned in Follansbee FOLLANSBEE — A workshop will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Follansbee Council Chambers. Teen Killed in Belmont County Motorcycle Crash ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A juvenile male from the Dayton area died Saturday after a motorcycle crash on County Road 214 near County Road 30, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the teen was traveling west on a Kawasaki ZX6R when he failed to negotiate a left curve, striking a guardrail and a tree. He died from his injuries. Belmont County Coroner Amanda Fisher said the driver's name will not ...

Buckeye Local field improvements expected before season opener

DILLONVALE — The Buckeye Local Board of Education learned recently that work on Buckeye Local High School’s Ron Pobolish Football Field is proceeding and is expected to be completed in time for the Panthers’ first home football game. At the board’s June 29 meeting, Superintendent Coy ...