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City looking to consolidate supervisory positions, save money

STEUBENVILLE — City officials are looking into the possibility of putting their water and wastewater departments under the control of a single utility director, a move they say could save Steubenville more than $100,000 a year. During Tuesday’s meeting, City Manager Mike Johnson reminded ...

Brooke Hills Playhouse opens 55th season with laughter and friendship

WELLSBURG — The historic Brooke Hills Playhouse will kick off its 55th anniversary season with the hilarious, heart-filled Southern comedy, “The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League,” presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. Written by the ...

Brooke County discussing amendment to 911 board bylaws

WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners are considering adjustments to the bylaws of the county’s 911 Advisory Board. Commissioners were presented Tuesday with a request to amend the bylaws of the board, revived last year to oversee operations of the county’s 911 center. The proposal was ...

Follansbee receives West Virginia sign

FOLLANSBEE – The list of Northern Panhandle communities showing off their state pride with steel continues to grow. Follansbee officials were joined by state Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, R-W.Va., Tuesday to unveil the latest West Virginia community sign, funded through a Local Economic ...

Morrisey signs veterans-related bills in Wheeling

WHEELING — Veterans and their families now have a couple more vehicle-related benefits available to them after two bills were signed into law by West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey in Wheeling on Tuesday. Morrisey made a stop on a picturesque day at Wheeling’s Heritage Port to do the ...