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TANF Tug of War: Lawmakers reject Morrisey’s crisis claims

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey continues to argue that West Virginia's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program faces an unsustainable structural deficit, even as lawmakers question why services are being reduced while funding remains available. Morrisey said the program, also ...

Cadiz Road project to be rebid

WINTERSVILLE — Members of Village Council have voted to reject all three construction bids submitted for the Cadiz Road improvement project. Mayor Mike Petrella and Village Administrator Jesse Kosegi said during Thursday's meeting that when all of the bids came back on Tuesday, they were ...

Weirton Council considering changes to residential recycling program

WEIRTON – Weirton Council will have several matters to consider when it convenes tonight, including some minor adjustments to the city’s recycling regulations. Council will meet at 7 p.m. today in the council chambers of the Weirton Municipal Building, with an agenda to include the second reading of Ordinance 2280, amending Article 972.05 of city code which regulates “Mandatory Recycling.” The ordinance amends Section A of the article, deleting a reference to July 1, 1993 as the start of the city’s residential recycling program. It also removes “newspapers” and “glass ...

McKinley STEM pupils keep things growing

STEUBENVILLE — Students at McKinley STEM Academy are continuing to learn about nature as they take time each week this summer to water flowers and other plants in the school's greenhouse. Dubbed the Summer Sprout Squad, the children gather there each Tuesday to weed and water the vegetation ...

Deana Carter to headline Marshall County Fair

MOUNDSVILLE — This year’s Marshall County Fair, slated July 19-25, will include a performance by country music star Deana Carter, known for hit songs like “Strawberry Wine.” Carter is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, on the main festival stage at the Marshall County ...