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Weirton native named CEO of Choice Hotels International

WEIRTON – A Weirton native will now be at the head of one of the world's largest hotel franchisors. Choice Hotels International, on Monday, announced the appointment of Dominic Dragisich as its new president and chief executive officer, as well as to a seat on the company's board of ...

Trinity to celebrate Power of Pink

STEUBENVILLE — Local breast cancer survivors, thrivers and champions from all parts of the Ohio Valley will have the opportunity to celebrate their journey during the Power of Pink Photo Shoot, according to officials from Trinity Health System. "This a way to honor our community breast cancer champions, those who are survivors, who are currently going through treatment or perhaps are supporting someone who is going through treatment," said Laurie Labishak, market director of marketing and communications for Trinity, a member of CommonSpirit Health. "Maybe they are an advocate for ...

Beatty Park to host evening of music

STEUBENVILLE — Historic Beatty Park, located at 621 Lincoln Ave., will come alive Sept. 13. An evening of music will begin at 6 p.m. with a performance by the Friends Community Choir, followed at 6:45 p.m. by the Sycamore Classical Choir. The presentation will be in the park's recently ...

Two Weirton residents charged in alleged vehicle, copper thefts

WEIRTON — Two Weirton residents are facing charges in relation to the alleged theft of items from local vehicles, as well as copper from telephone poles in the area. Jason Michael Sandy, 45, and Judith Kay Kernen, 48, of 3634 Lindberg Way, were taken into custody by Weirton police Thursday following the execution of a search warrant at their residence. Sandy has been charged with four counts of breaking and entering a nonresidence, along with one count of grand larceny. Kernen, meanwhile, has been charged with one count of possession of stolen property. “Over the past week, the ...

County Road 39 Farm Festival returns for third year

BLOOMINGDALE — There will be plenty to do, see and eat at the County Road 39 Farm Festival, set for Sept. 12-13 at the Pinkerton-Gross Farm, 775 County Road 39 (Unionport Road) in Bloomingdale. “It’s already our third year, time’s flying by,” organizer Donetta Campbell said, describing the festival as “two full days of fun, food vendors, baked goods, live music, games and contests.” This year, Campbell said the Walter Gross family and Pinkerton Farms had a shelter house built at the festival site in memory of Walter’s late wife, Francie. “We’re thankful for the ...