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Comedy and conversion

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Only standing room remained at an event Monday night at Sycamore Youth Center, which saw American stand-up comedian Shayne Smith regale attendees with humorous tales from his disavowed past as a motorcycle gang member, as well as the story of his recent conversion to Roman Catholicism. A native ...

New Cumberland concerned about flood funds

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NEW CUMBERLAND — Officials are concerned changes in the federal government could result in New Cumberland not receiving remediation funding to assist with cleanup efforts from last spring’s flooding. During Monday’s meeting of New Cumberland Council, City Clerk Tammy Jenkins noted she ...

WLU awarded $1.5 million grant for urban forestry

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WHEELING — Green spaces in Wheeling are set to benefit from a $1.5 million Urban and Community Forestry Grant awarded as part of a partnership between West Liberty University and the West Virginia University Extension Service. Falling under the Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022, the ...

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Body of missing man found WEIRTON — The body of a missing Weirton man was found last week in an area along the Ohio River north of the city. According to information provided Monday by Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush, Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies located the body of a deceased ...

Walking challenge combatting local heart disease

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STEUBENVILLE — February is American Heart Month, so the Jefferson County General Health District and YMCA Wellness Center at the St. John Arena are presenting a free walking challenge to help combat heart disease locally. Launched on Saturday, the Walking into Wellness Challenge dares ...