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Briefs

Community October 15, 2026

Toronto McDonald's sets fundraiser for Friday TORONTO — The McDonald's restaurant at 1850 Franklin St. will hold a community fundraiser Friday in memory of Susan Marie Bradley, an employee and friend who unexpectedly died on Oct. 2 at the age of 57. In support of Bradley's family, 20 percent of all sales at the Toronto restaurant made between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. will be donated directly to them. The fundraiser serves as a way to honor Bradley's life and legacy and to provide support to those she loved most. Her significant other, Rich Short, still works at the Toronto ...

Local News October 15, 2026

WEIRTON – Weirton Council gave its blessing, Tuesday, to an allocation of the city's opioid settlement funds in support of a long-standing organization working to aid the community's youth. Council voted unanimously to provide $75,000 from its pool of opioid funds – derived from lawsuit ...

Democrats bring Kitchen Table Tour to Hancock County

Local News October 15, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Representatives of the West Virginia House Democratic Caucus joined local Democratic candidates, Wednesday, to talk issues with area residents. The 2026 West Virginia House Democrats Kitchen Table Tour made its way to Hancock County, with a stop at the Hancock County ...

Democrats bring Kitchen Table Tour to Hancock County

Local News October 15, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Representatives of the West Virginia House Democratic Caucus joined local Democratic candidates Wednesday to talk issues with area residents. The 2026 West Virginia House Democrats Kitchen Table Tour made its way to Hancock County, with a stop at the Hancock County Senior ...

Police

Community October 15, 2026

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Water theft alleged: A water department employee who shut off water to a residence in the 3600 block of Sunset Boulevard alleged a resident had tampered with her water meter and was using water she didn’t have to pay for. The resident told police she was aware the pipe had been changed but insisted it was done by “a man unknown to her” and she didn’t know his name. Police told her she could expect the city to contact her “in regards to theft of service” and was advised to have her water service turned back on legally. Gullible: A Carnegie Street ...

JVS Preschoolers Learn Fire Safety

Community October 15, 2026

Photo provided Youngsters in the early childhood education preschool program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School were treated to a special visit by the Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department for Fire Safety Week. Fire Chief Robert Gaffney met with kids on Oct. 9 to discuss the topic and had a fire truck on display while firefighter Anthony Middleton demonstrated his turnout gear. Pictured are preschoolers Corbyn Robson, Dixie Mae Valentine, and Mick McConnell getting a close-up view of Middleton’s breathing apparatus.