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Fourth rabid raccoon prompts renewed warning in Brooke County

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WELLSBURG — Brooke County health officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as additional cases of rabies continue to be identified in the county. "Unfortunately, we've had another rabid raccoon," Brooke County Health Administrator Mike Bolen reported during Tuesday's meeting of the Brooke County Commission. The latest case is part of a series of rabid animals found in the county, with most cases occurring in the Bethany area. In May, Bolen said two cases had been confirmed there, with a third announced only a few weeks later. "That makes four total," Bolen said of the ...

Weirton police issues warrant in murder case

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WEIRTON – Weirton police have issued a warrant as part of the investigation into an alleged murder in the city's downtown Tuesday. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush, in a statement issued Wednesday morning, announced a warrant had been issued for David Barger, 69, following the death of his wife, Donna Barger. Weirton officers responded to 3931 Grant St. at approximately 2:24 p.m. Tuesday, after receiving a request for a welfare check at the property. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Donna Barger, 70, inside the home. David Barger also was inside the home, Kush ...

Housing project gets recommendation in Weirton

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WEIRTON — A planned housing development received approval for a variance from the Weirton Planning Commission on Wednesday, allowing construction of three single-family homes to move forward. Yiğit Arnaz of Locust Development LLC requested a subdivision variance for reduced minimum lot ...

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Verizon stores to host free backpack giveaway STEUBENVILLE — Verizon Wireless stores in the Wheeling and Steubenville area will host a free backpack giveaway at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26, as part of Round Room LLC’s 14th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.” Hundreds of families are expected to receive free backpacks during the event, which will take place at more than 1,200 participating stores nationwide. Round Room, an authorized Verizon retailer, will distribute more than $3 million worth of backpacks to students across the country. Any remaining backpacks will be donated ...

Honored for his service

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Craig Howell Weirton Mayor Dean Harris issued a proclamation during Monday's meeting of Weirton Council recognizing the military service of Weirton resident Richard D. Blanc. A 1966 graduate of Weir High School, Blanc began his career at Weirton Steel before being drafted into the U.S. Army ...