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Baby Box project moving forward in Brooke County

WELLSBURG – Brooke County officials are one step closer to being able to provide a safe haven for babies in crisis. In August, officials announced plans to install a Safe Haven Baby Box in the county. “It will be installed at the Brooke County EMS building,” Commission President Tom ...

Trump Backs Vivek Ramaswamy On Ad Featuring Opponent’s Estranged Mother

COLUMBUS — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, should keep running a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton, posting on social media that it was "hitting pay dirt." Trump also ...

Steel Valley Wastewater prepares to open Weirton operation

WEIRTON – A business set to open in Weirton will give area industries a new option when it comes to treating and recycling their wastewater. Steel Valley Wastewater is a subdivision of Spirit Energy Services, set to open within the Three Springs Industrial Park at 401 Three Springs ...

GFWCWV Northern District holds convention

BENWOOD — The 113th-annual Fall Convention of Northern District was held Oct. 10, at the St. Matthews Church in Benwood with President Jeanne Amidon, GFWC Weirton Woman's Club, presiding. Welcome was given by Dee Dziorney from the GFWC McMechen Woman's Club, followed by the inspiration, ...

Shining the light in Weirton

Craig Howell Youth participating in the Weirton Christian Center’s Signs of Hope program perform for guests at an open house held at the center Thursday night. Part of Lights On Afterschool, celebrating the achievements of afterschool programs across the country, the open house provided an ...

Lots of treats at Brooke County event

Craig Howell Approximately 35 area businesses and organizations lined up Thursday night, passing out candy and other goodies for local youth as part of the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Trunk or Treat, held in the parking area of Follansbee Park. Several hundred youth were ...