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Brooke landfill granted certificate of need for existing operations

Local News September 3, 2026

WEIRTON – While operating solidification and stabilization activities for several years, the Brooke County Landfill recently had to obtain a Certificate of Need from the West Virginia Public Service Commission to fully comply with state laws. In an order entered Aug. 11, the PSC approved a request from Valero Terrestrial Corp. for a Certificate of Need for the existing stabilization and solidification activities at the Brooke County Sanitary Landfill. Valero applied for the certificate in March, the PSC notes, explaining that while the activities had previously been authorized, the ...

New course, same mission for Kresser Memorial 5K

Local News September 3, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — An event that has become a staple on the area running calendar will have a new location this year, but its goals will remain the same. The sixth annual Suzanne Kresser Memorial 5K Walk and Run will be held Sept. 19. It will begin and end at the office of the United Way of ...

Weirton Water Board begins search for new director

Local News September 3, 2026

WEIRTON — The search for a new director for Weirton’s water system is under way. The Weirton Area Water Board convened in a special session Wednesday, approving a draft job description and agreeing to begin advertising to fill the position. The move comes following the announcement last ...

Former Tropical Storm Edouard lingers over Texas, flooding homes and roadways

National News September 3, 2026

LIVINGSTON, Texas (AP) — Texas authorities rescued dozens of people from stranded cars, homes surrounded by floodwaters and an assisted living facility Wednesday as former Tropical Storm Edouard lingered over rural parts of the state and dumped nearly 2 feet of rain in some places. Heavy ...

Market Street demolition project to proceed

Local News September 3, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — A lawsuit that threw a monkey wrench into plans to demolish several dilapidated storefronts downtown was dismissed Wednesday, clearing the way for crews to begin their work today. The buildings to be demolished, located at 328-336 Market Street, are owned by Oyo Brewing ...

Immunization

Community September 3, 2026

Contributed The Jefferson County General Health District Thursday held a measles vaccination clinic in Bergholz for members of the Amish population. Led by health district's nursing department with support by the Trinity School of Nursing, the department was able to vaccinate nearly 140 ...