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New Cumberland hopes to address stray cat issue

NEW CUMBERLAND – New Cumberland officials are putting together a program to address a growing concern with stray or feral cats in the city. The issue was among those brought up during Monday’s city council meeting. Police Chief Lester Skinner said he and others from the city are hoping ...

Local Briefs for Nov. 3

Wintersville changes meeting WINTERSVILLE — Wintersville Village Council has changed the day and time of this week's meeting, officials said. The meeting has been moved to 5 p.m. Friday. Historical association plans lunch sale SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Historical Society will hold a soup, sandwich and dessert sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The building is located on Main Street in Smithfield. Patrons can eat in or get carry out. Several types of homemade soups will be available, as well as hot chicken sandwiches, hot dogs or coney dogs. A variety of desserts ...

Valley Hospice named a top place to work

RAYLAND — Being selected for a national award that recognizes an organization as a top employer is important, but winning the honor two years in a row is even more impressive, That's what Valley Hospice has just accomplished. "We heard about how difficult and prestigious this award was, ...

Weirton Chamber planning a ‘Magical, Mixed-Up’ Christmas parade

WEIRTON – The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging area residents, businesses, and organizations to mix it up this holiday season. The chamber is organizing its annual Weirton Christmas Parade, set for 6 p.m., Nov. 28, with a theme this year of “Magical, Mixed-up Christmas.” “With construction changing things up along our traditional parade route, we decided there was only one thing to do: make the whole parade a little mixed up, too!” chamber officials note in the announcement for the parade. “We’re encouraging every parade entry to have some fun with this ...