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International Seniors meet

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WEIRTON — The International Senior Club met Dec. 9 at Undo’s in Weirton. Patty Coppa led the prayer and blessing; Gabriel Arlia led the Pledge of Allegiance; and members sang “God Bless America.” A buffet dinner was served, followed by Liz Beecroft introducing guest Jack Casselle. ...

Snow, holidays focus of Wintersville Council

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WINTERSVILLE — The agenda for Tuesday’s Wintersville Council meeting was light, with much of the focus on the plowing of local streets and the upcoming holidays’ effect on village services. Officials applauded village personnel, including Village Administrator Jesse Kosegi, for their ...

Appeals court judge declares for Ohio Supreme Court

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Appeals court Judge Marilyn Zayas, a Democrat who lost a 2022 race for an Ohio Supreme Court seat, said she is going to run again next year for a position on the state’s highest court. First elected in 2016 to the Cincinnati-based 1st District Court of Appeals, Zayas will challenge ...

Work continues at former People’s Bank in Weirton

Local News

WEIRTON — The Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle is on track to be in its new home this summer. Officials with the local economic development agency which serves Hancock and Brooke counties announced plans in October to relocate from their current space on Penco Road to ...

Pronoun policy violates First Amendment, court finds

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A federal appeals court reversed a lower court’s decision holding that an Ohio school district’s policy on student pronouns did not violate First Amendment rights. Olentangy Local School District maintains a policy that bans individuals from referring to transgender and nonbinary ...

Weirton police warn residents of potential scam

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WEIRTON — The Weirton Police Department has issued a warning for residents after receiving reports of an alleged scam targeting the region. According to information provided by Police Chief Charlie Kush, the scam involves individuals claiming to be federal law enforcement agents contacting ...