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Jefferson County awarded $60,000 for new snow plow blades

COLUMBUS — The Jefferson County Engineer's Office was recently awarded $60,000 in the fourth round of grant funding by Ohio EPA's H2Ohio Rivers Chloride Reduction Grant Program. The funds will be used to purchase articulating snow plow blades for the department's 15 plow trucks. The new blades are more efficient at removing snow from the roadway. Nearly $1 million is being invested to help Ohio communities reduce chloride pollution from road salt while maintaining safe winter travel. The H2Ohio Rivers Program, an expansion of Gov. Mike DeWine's 2019 H2Ohio initiative, supports ...

Wellsburg officials get K-9 demonstration

WELLSBURG — While Wellsburg Council could not conduct official business Tuesday because of a lack of a quorum for its regular meeting, officials and residents in attendance were treated to a brief demonstration by the newest addition to the city's police department. Wellsburg Patrolman ...

Brooke Commission tables W.Va. 2/I-68 Authority allocation

WELLSBURG – Some residents are questioning the effectiveness of the W.Va.2/Interstate 68 Authority in the area, asking Brooke County commissioners to have representatives of the group provide a public update on its work. The Brooke Commission was set to approve an annual request of $4,000 ...

Brooke board honors retirees, athletes

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Board of Education recognized 13 longtime employees who have retired, as well as several softball and track athletes, during Monday's meeting. Receiving honors were eight teachers, two aides, one speech pathologist, one school nurse and one bus operator. Among ...

Weirton Council approves CDBG changes for senior center project

WEIRTON — Despite some initial misgivings from a few members, Weirton Council unanimously approved a measure Monday to reprogram unused Community Development Block Grant funds for the creation of an outdoor activity space at the Greater Weirton Senior Center. Under the resolution, ...