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New comprehensive plan to include ideas for Weirton parks

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WEIRTON — Plans for an update to the city’s Comprehensive Development Plan are set to include the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation. The Park Board was approached Thursday by Mayor Dean Harris and Planning and Development Director Mark Miller to explain the plans and seek support from ...

Local Patriot’s Pen essay winners get recognized

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NEW CUMBERLAND — The Patriot’s Pen essay contest encourages middle school students to explore American history and society through essays featuring a patriotic theme. This year, Oak Glen Middle School had the work of six students recognized on the local level of the contest sponsored by ...

Helping out

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Members of the Weirton IAFF Local 948, which represents professional firefighters in Weirton, visited the Community Bread Basket Thursday morning, delivering a donation of $600 worth of food to assist the local nonprofit in supporting area residents in need. Firefighters raised $500 toward the ...

West Virginia State Parks hosting First Day Hikes

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CHARLESTON — West Virginia State Parks officials are inviting residents and visitors to kick off the new year at one of 22 state parks and forests hosting First Day Hikes on Jan. 1. The free, guided hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to bring people together to connect with nature, ...

Local Briefs

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Hike Toronto offering rides in city TORONTO — Hike Toronto again is offering rides in an open trailer tonight and Saturday night to see the many Toronto homes that are decorated for Christmas. The trailers resemble Santa’s sleigh and the North Pole Express, seat up to 12 or 15 people ...

Parade honorees

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Winning entries for the 2025 Steubenville Sights and Sounds of Christmas Parade, which was held Dec. 6, received their keepsake nutcrackers and certificates Wednesday during an event at the Visitors Center at Historic Fort Steuben. Claiming honors in the floats category were Eastern ...