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Follansbee considering air monitoring station

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FOLLANSBEE — City officials have been approached about the possibility of installing a new air monitoring station in the community. No decision has been made, with Follansbee Council opting to wait until its August meeting to consider a proposal from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. "The DEP wants two hosting sites in Brooke County," 3rd Ward Councilman Nick Cekinovich said, noting the station would be part of the PurpleAir network. Cekinovich brought the proposal to council during its Committee of the Whole meeting July 6, explaining he had been approached ...

International senior club meets

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WEIRTON — The International Senior Club met on July 14 at Undo's in Weirton. Carl Truax led the prayer and blessing. Bucky Sims led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by members singing "God Bless America." A buffet dinner and desserts were enjoyed by the members. Liz Beecroft introduced new members, Keith LeRoy and Norma Eltringham. There was no business meeting held, but members were entertained by the music of Chuck Lucas. He played and sang a variety of oldies favorites. Truax thanked Deb Bonuito for making the cookie favors for the celebration of our country's 250th birthday. ...

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — The eerie glow of an orange sun through thick wildfire smoke might be unnerving, but the biggest risk from the haze is something much harder to see. Tiny particles in the air can cause a range of short-term and chronic health issues, experts say. Wildfire smoke can settle ...

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STEUBENVILLE POLICE System failure: A mother whose child has suicidal ideations said the child tried to open the car door and jump out on the way to the hospital Tuesday for treatment. She said the child had released from a mental institution the day before and the child had tried to explain ...