WEIRTON — The City of Weirton's public transit program is providing more opportunities for area residents to get a ride. In the coming days, Weirton Ride will be growing the number of routes it provides riders looking for a way to get around the city. “We're adding to the existing ...
Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Tough love: A Woodland Avenue man told police his brother “was stealing from their grandfather and keeping him at home against his will” Friday. When they went to granddad’s home, both he and his brother told them “nothing of the sort was taking place” and the caller “was only upset because he is not allowed to return (there).” Granddad said if the caller could “get clean and return to rehab,” he’d be allowed to come back but he’s unwilling to do that “so he is not permitted to be in the house.” Game changer: A city resident ...
STEUBENVILLE POLICE Cleaned out: The owner of a Weirton cleaning service said Thursday a former employee is refusing to return a customer’s key and had threatened to “beat her (expletive)” and also that of a woman who was with her. She said there was an incident at a client’s business where the ex-employee allegedly damaged property and the owner of the business wanted the key back that day or charges would be filed. The former employee told police she wasn’t returning the key until she was paid, and when they pointed out it belongs to a business owner who was threatening ...
Craig Howell Area residents converged on the Weirton Event Center Saturday for the annual Weirton Food Truck Festival. This year’s event, sponsored by the Hancock and Brooke Young Professionals, featured a lineup from Chick-fil-A, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Everything Chili, Jimmi Jukes ...
WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the selection of Dr. Stephanie LeMasters as its next president, effective Sept. 1. LeMasters will succeed retiring President Brenda Mull, who has led the organization for 29 years and has played an integral role in shaping the ...
BRIDGEPORT – Now open and in operation at Bridgeport Exempted Village School District campus, the 31,000 square foot center for education and training, health and community activities christened “the Bridge” represents a total estimated investment through grants and donations of $14,502,639. This belief in the community and in what the district has to offer has changed the face of Bridgeport Schools and promises a new era of opportunities. District leaders extend their thanks to everyone who partook in the vision. The Bridge houses expanded hands-on educational opportunities and ...
