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Indian Creek refinances middle school bonds, saves taxpayers $2.03M

MINGO JUNCTION — The Indian Creek Local School District has refinanced its Indian Creek Middle School construction bonds, a move officials say will save taxpayers more than $2 million and reduce future property tax burdens. District Treasurer Adam Lewis said the refinancing of older 2006-era bonds was made possible by lower interest rates and will result in approximately $2.035 million in total savings over the remaining 10 years of the debt. “With interest rates being a little bit lower, there were some savings and we refinanced the middle school bond,” Lewis said. “We’re ...

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Solid Waste Authority Board to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson-Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority Board will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Jefferson JBGT building, 228 Technology Way, Steubenville. Board meetings are open to the public. Officials noted all meetings are subject to change and residents are advised to contact the office the day of the meeting to confirm there have been no cancellations. Lane restriction planned on W.Va. 88 in Brooke County West Virginia transportation officials announced a portion of W.Va. 88 at Bealls Ridge in Brooke ...

Bellaire breaks ground on recreation and entertainment complex

BELLAIRE – Ground was broken Monday morning for Bellaire’s recreation and entertainment complex. The project is made possible through a $1,468,912 through the federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program grant and $200,000 from the State Capital Budget Fund procured by ...

Wheeling Park to hold inaugural pepperoni roll festival

Wheeling Park will host its inaugural Pepperoni Roll Festival from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, celebrating one of West Virginia’s most iconic culinary traditions. This lively festival brings the community together for a full day of entertainment, friendly competition, and local ...

Weir High Drama Club celebrates 10 years with Slapdash! Forever

WEIRTON — The Weir High Drama Club is set to return to the state with a night of improvisational comedy. Slapdash! Forever (An Evening of Comedy Improv) will mark 10 years with a performance at 7 p.m., May 16. The anniversary show builds on a legacy of high-energy, unscripted performances over the last decade by local students. The production is directed by Corey E. Miller, Weir High’s theater director and sponsor of both the Drama Club and International Thespians Troupe 1556. Student stage manager Jayme Utt will help guide the evening’s production. This year’s cast features ...