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Library to offer Storytime WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will hold an evening Explore and Learn Storytime at 5 p.m. Sept. 4. Children will enjoy a story and hands-on activities. Limited spacing is available. To register, call (304) 737-1551 or visit ...

Water meters, veteran concerns before Jefferson Commission

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STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County commissioners Thursday received an update on the installation of thousands of new meters for the county’s water customers, opened bids for a slip repair project on county Road 6 and heard from a veteran wishing to honor a fallen Marine. The ...

Second attempt made to find firm to manage Hancock animal shelter

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NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Commissioners are making a second attempt at finding a nonprofit organization to manage the county’s animal shelter. During their meeting Thursday, commissioners opted to take no action on an agenda item asking them to consider action on bids received for ...

Painting donation intended to offer hope to patients

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STEUBENVILLE — After the Rev. Drake McCalister of Holy Family Catholic Church performed a blessing Thursday on a painting in the chapel of Trinity Medical Center West with a unique history, a woman involved with its donation predicted it will offer hope to patients and families who come there ...

Bellaire murderer’s parole hearing moved to November

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BELLAIRE — Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan confirmed Wednesday that the parole hearing for Nathan Brooks, serving life in prison for the brutal murder of his parents in Bellaire, has been postponed until November. Flanagan said he was informed that the parole hearing was ...

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Street fair to include contests WINTERSVILLE — Wednesdays in Wintersville’s last street fair for the season will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and area residents are invited to take part in its events. In keeping with this month’s disco theme, girls and boys under 18 are ...