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More blood donors needed to help sickle cell patients

WEIRTON — Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing medical treatments, including those living with sickle cell disease. During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, Vitalant is highlighting the need for donors. Patients with sickle cell disease often require regular blood transfusions and may need closely matched blood because frequent transfusions can cause antibodies to develop. Only about 3% of eligible people donate blood, making a broad donor base important for providing specialized matches. Donors who give Sept. 1-10 using promo code LABORDAY-2026-V ...

In need of a good home

Craig Howell Brooke County Commissioner Christina White, left, and Brooke County Animal Shelter Assistant Director Abbie Pelletier hold two puppies currently available for adoption through the animal shelter. The puppies are part of a litter of seven born on July 4. If you would like to learn ...

Jefferson County asks Ohio EPA to extend wastewater plant deadlines

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Sewer District is asking Ohio EPA to extend compliance deadlines on three of its “package” wastewater treatment plants, describing it as “essential to maintaining the (district’s) long-term financial and operational stability.” Currently, the district faces a 2028 deadline to replace the Maplewood plant; a 2029 deadline for Mellwood and a 2030 deadline for Century Hills. All three were built by developers for homebuyers in their subdivisions that were nearing the end of their useful life when the county was asked to take them on. “Ohio ...

WEIRTON – The Summit Art Gallery will host an upcoming exhibition featuring the artwork of longtime Weirton resident Dr. Eli Dragisich, whose artistic journey began decades ago with snow sculptures and has more recently evolved into a passion for painting. The exhibition will begin Tuesday, with an opening reception held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Summit Art Gallery, located within the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau at 243 Three Springs Drive, Suite 17, Weirton, and will remain on display until Sept. 28. The reception is open to the public, and there is no cost ...

Hancock prosecutor offers thoughts on use of opioid funds

NEW CUMBERLAND – While no longer providing legal counsel to Hancock County commissioners in relation to negotiations over one planned disbursement of the county's opioid funds, County Prosecutor Steven Dragisich wants to make certain commissioners know where his office stands. On Aug. 14, ...