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Follansbee Council approves garbage rate hikes

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FOLLANSBEE — During a meeting filled with talks about financial concerns, Follansbee Council agreed to raise its monthly garbage rates on Monday. Following a second reading next month, the rates will be raised from $16 to $26 for residents and $33 to $43 for businesses. Second Ward ...

Responding

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Weirton emergency responders were on the scene in front of the Millsop Community Center Monday evening after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Main Street. According to officials, the individual was transported to WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center for treatment. No other information was ...

Weirton Council amends proposed service fee increase

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WEIRTON — Weirton Council took another step to increase its Municipal Service Fee in an effort to reopen the County Road Fire Station and expand the staffing of the Weirton Fire Department, although a third reading will be needed after an amendment was made to the ordinance Monday ...

School aid formula reform bill moving in W.Va. Senate

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CHARLESTON — A bill that could change West Virginia’s outdated school aid formula to a block grant program for county school systems in three years was amended by the Senate Education Committee to speed up additional funding for special needs students. The Senate Education Committee ...

Dean Martin Hometown Festival ramping up

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STEUBENVILLE — He was born more than 100 years ago and died more than 30 years ago, but his life and work remain relevant. “He’s timeless — his music is timeless, his movies are timeless — you can watch a Rat Pack movie today and be in the moment. I have eight grandchildren, and ...