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Brown expected to seek return to U.S. Senate

COLUMBUS (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s best-known Democrat, is expected to make another run for the U.S. Senate next year, giving Democrats a likely boost as they wage an uphill fight to win control of the chamber. Brown has not yet made a formal announcement, but people ...

Improvements for veterans park

State Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, was in attendance at Monday’s meeting of Weirton Council to present $14,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance grant funding to benefit the Brooke-Hancock County Veterans Memorial Park. Weld noted the funds will be put toward improvements at the park. On ...

A taste of Japan

Osaka Japan Ramen Sushi and Hibachi was welcomed to Weirton Tuesday with a grand opening celebration ahead of the restaurant officially opening its doors for business. Featuring fresh sushi, ramen and hibachi-style food, the restaurant is located at 3760 Main St., with a menu offering a variety ...

A grand opening at Jefferson County Fair

SMITHFIELD — Monday officially welcomed the return of the 154th-annual Jefferson County Fair. This year’s theme is Stars, Stripes and Starry Nights. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took center stage at the Rozsa Pavilion inside the fairgrounds. Grand Marshal Scott Campbell and family, owner ...