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Brooke County commissioners prepare for vacant seat

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WELLSBURG — While Brooke County Commissioner A.J. Thomas was involved with a matter involving his role as attorney Tuesday, his fellow commissioners discussed steps that must be taken to fill his seat when he resigns next year. In September, Thomas announced he will step down from the ...

Community briefs from around the area

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Library to show film WEIRTON — The Mary H. Weir Public Library will show the rated PG-13 movie “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,” at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the library’s activity room. There is no cost to attend the screening. The library will offer free popcorn and water to attendees. Personal ...

Organization raises concerns about local carbon capture plans

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WEIRTON — While efforts have been moving forward to transform the Upper Ohio Valley into a hub for carbon capture and sequestration, some are warning of the potential dangers related to the industry. Representatives of the FreshWater Accountability Project organized a public forum at the ...

Weirton salary ordinance moves forward at special council meeting

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WEIRTON — One week after voting it down, Weirton Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance designed to establish new pay scales for the non-union employees of the municipality. Council met in a special meeting Tuesday, taking fewer than three minutes to cast a unanimous, ...

Meet the candidates night planned for Thursday

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STEUBENVILLE — With the Nov. 4 general election less than two weeks away and early voting already taking place in Ohio, area residents are facing important decisions that will have a direct impact on the communities they live in. Helping to make sure they are informed about the candidates ...

Honor America event set at SHS

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STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville High School graduate Ralph Petrella will lead the school’s annual Honor America festivities Friday. The SHS Key Club is hosting events, which include an assembly at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium that the public is invited to attend. Key Club adviser Ross ...