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Honors, memories of World War II

WELLSBURG — Veterans stationed in the Pacific during World War II were honored and remembered Saturday during an open house and special Veterans Day service held at the Brooke County Public Library. Approximately two dozen people gathered inside the American Defenders of Bataan and ...

Jefferson County Special Olympics looking to expand

STEUBENVILLE — Changes are coming to the Jefferson County Special Olympics and officials are seeking participants in an upcoming session. Mike Wilson has assumed the role of Special Olympics local coordinator. Wilson is enthusiastic about his new position and its potential to expand the ...

Demolition of historic building under way in Toronto

TORONTO — Crews Saturday began demolition of a three-story building that has stood at the corner of North Third and Market streets for 140 years. Moderalli Excavating of Youngstown was hired to do the work by the Jefferson County Land Revitalization Committee following concerns from city ...

Weirton sanitary plant project nears completion

WEIRTON — A project to double the capacity of Weirton’s wastewater treatment plant is approximately three-quarters of the way to completion. As part of Thursday’s meeting of the Weirton Sanitary Board, officials reported the $37 million project, contracted to Triton Construction with ...

Weirton Hall of Fame Class of 2025 honored

WEIRTON — Eight current or former residents of the city were honored for their contributions to their communities Saturday with induction into the Weirton Hall of Fame. This year’s class of honorees, inducted with a luncheon at the Lauttamus Center, included Daniel L. McCune in the ...

JVS plans student orientation on Tuesday

BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is giving students an early introduction to their classes during orientation this Tuesday. The building will be open to seniors from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and juniors from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Supervisor/Principal Heather Hoover said ...