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Marriage Licenses The following marriage applications have been filed in Jefferson County: Billy E. Miller and Susie J. Mullet, both of Bergholz Morgan Donald Smith of Bloomingdale and Marissa Jacqueline Lucci of Rayland Andrew Tyler Keller and Kristie Ara Kovach, both of Mingo Junction Benjamin Harry Hill and Athena Ellaine Donaldson, both of Wintersville Vohn Kasen Arnold of Irondale and Alexis Ann Colletti of Wintersville Stephen Burke Davis and Amy Nadene Hitchcock, both of Richmond Zachary John Charles Barker and Emilee Kathryn Hanle, both of Wintersville Brenton ...

Madonna, Oak Glen receive Jennings Randolph Award

WEIRTON — Two area high schools have been recognized for their efforts to encourage members of their senior class to perform their civic duty and vote. West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner was in Hancock County Thursday, visiting Weirton Madonna and Oak Glen high schools to present ...

Serving a lesson

Craig Howell Members of Weirton Rotary, during their meeting recently, heard from representatives of the Franciscan University men's tennis team, which competes in Division III of the NCAA. Pictured, from left, are Weirton Mayor Dean Harris, Assistant Tennis Coach Greg Metcalf, junior Cy ...

Tenaska plans expand to include power plant

STEUBENVILLE — Tenaska, the Omaha-based energy company planning a carbon capture and storage hub, has expanded its plans to include a natural gas-fueled power plant in Jefferson County. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 for the plant, which will be located in Saline Township. Company officials envision will generate up to 1,700 megawatts, it was learned during Thursday's meeting of the Jefferson County commissioners. As part of the announcement, Tenaska is rebranding the project as the Tri-State Energy Hub.

Dillonvale man, 7 others ordered by grand jury to stand trial

STEUBENVILLE — A Dillonvale man who allegedly used threats and force to manipulate a juvenile into having sex with him was among seven people indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury Wednesday. An amended indictment also was returned against an eighth defendant accused of beating and strangling his then-girlfriend repeatedly over a 72-hour period in 2024. Grand jurors ordered Kory Eugene Davis, 38, 4778 State Route 150, Dillonvale, to stand trial on two counts of rape, one count of sexual battery and one count of gross sexual imposition, all felonies. The indictment alleges Davis ...