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Weirton officials making a switch in meeting broadcasts

WEIRTON – The City of Weirton is making a change in how residents can watch city council meetings and keep up to date on other municipal activities. “Beginning Oct. 13, the city council meetings will now be broadcast on YouTube,” explained City Clerk Kimberly Long, announcing the ...

Credit unions share affordability agenda

STEUBENVILLE — No matter where you turn these days, it's very likely you will face a question about affordability. From the price of food to the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel, the rising cost of living seems to take center stage on a daily basis. While there are no easy answers, there ...

Weirton Water Board to begin interview process for new director

WEIRTON – The Weirton Area Water Board is set to begin interviews for its new water director next week. The board met in special session Friday to continue its discussion on the process to fill the job as a result of the upcoming retirement of Utilities Director A.D. “Butch” ...

Summer Tech Internship gives students work experience

RICHMOND — Newly minted Edison High School alumnus Camden Waugh continued his hands-on education this summer as he assisted the district technology department in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. An Irondale resident, Waugh, was the latest participant in the summer internship ...

Quick takes

•••HEADSHOT PIERCE JOINS CEDAR ONE: Emme Pierce is a Steubenville native who is proud to serve the community she calls home. A 2025 graduate of Steubenville Big Red, Pierce earned her associate degree in education at Belmont College while in high school before pursuing her real ...

Teeing off

Craig Howell Bob and Travis Bolner, and the staff of Hosel Rockets Golf Center, celebrated the grand opening of their business Thursday, welcoming members of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Weirton, and other guests. Locally owned, Hosel Rockets is located at 243 Three ...