Breaking News

Local News

Summer adult education courses available at Jefferson County JVS

BLOOMINGDALE – People looking to expand their horizons can now take part in summer adult career training at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Three certified adult education programs are available, including the return of phlebotomy and certified nursing assistant (CNA) courses, as well as the newly added HVAC class. All courses will be completed within a three-week period. Phlebotomy classes run from June 1-9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with clinicals on June 10-19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuition is $600, with additional expenses for textbooks, uniforms, a tuberculosis test, ...

Hancock County 4-H camp is going Medieval

NEW CUMBERLAND — Youth across the region are invited to step into a world of adventure, leadership and fun at the 2026 Hancock County 4-H Camp, themed “Knights of the Five Kingdoms.” This year’s medieval-inspired overnight camp will take place June 22–26 at Tomlinson Run State Park. Campers will spend five days immersed in a kingdom of their own, building friendships, learning new skills and experiencing the outdoors. Open to youth interested in 4-H, the overnight camp blends tradition with creativity through a variety of activities. Participants can try archery, explore ...

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center announces new pediatrics facility

WEIRTON — WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center is investing in care for local youth. Hospital officials were joined by guests to announce the start of construction of a new WVU Medicine Pediatrics Office, which will be located at 105 Mill Road within the Park Drive business ...

Library friends plan annual sale

STEUBENVILLE — Area residents will be able to get a great deal on reading and listening materials and other items while helping a local organization this weekend. That’s when the Friends of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will hold its annual 25-cent used book sale. While “book” is in the name, the sale will offer a wide variety of items. “We’re talking about books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs — anything that the library has,” explained Robyn Hill. “And as far as donations, we also get things like games, puzzles, vinyl and VHS — we take ...

Greyhound racing could be ending

WHEELING — A provision in the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 that passed the U.S. House on Thursday would criminalize greyhound racing nationwide. That means the nation’s two remaining dog tracks — Wheeling Island Casino Hotel Racetrack and Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, both ...