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Hancock County Animal Shelter lease gets approved

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NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners took the next step Thursday in transitioning operations of the county’s animal shelter to the Jefferson County Humane Society. As part of their regular meeting, commissioners unanimously approved a lease and operating agreement with the JCHS ...

Healthy lifestyles

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Red Ribbon Week, which runs from Oct. 23-31, kicked off Thursday with a proclamation by Jefferson County commissioners urging area residents to “demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles.” The United Prevention Partnership, Jefferson County Youth Coalition and the ...

W.Va. Digital ID now available in Apple Wallet

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CHARLESTON — West Virginia took the next step in its Mobile ID program by making it available through Apple Wallet. Gov. Patrick Morrisey — joined by officials with the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles, and members of the Legislature — announced ...

Weirton Gingerbread House contest set to return

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WEIRTON — Organizers of some of the Christmas festivities in Weirton are, once again, asking area residents to bring some flavor for the celebrations. Weirton’s Christmas on Main Street Gingerbread House Contest is making its return, under the guidance of the Weirton Festival Committee ...

JVS tours scheduled

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BLOOMINGDALE — Local teens will be exposed to career technical education opportunities during the upcoming eighth-grade tours and sophomore visits at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Supervisor-Principal Heather Hoover said middle and high schoolers will be on site during November ...

Trick or treats

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Bryson Perry of Follansbee and his grandmother, Ruth Perry, were among many visitors to the farm-themed station set up by staff from the Brooke County Senior Center Wednesday during the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce’s trunk-or-treat event. More than 700 children visited 35 stations ...