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More blood donors needed to help sickle cell patients

Local News August 31, 2026

WEIRTON — Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing medical treatments, including those living with sickle cell disease. During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, Vitalant is highlighting the need for donors. Patients with sickle cell disease often require regular blood transfusions and may need closely matched blood because frequent transfusions can cause antibodies to develop. Only about 3% of eligible people donate blood, making a broad donor base important for providing specialized matches. Donors who give Sept. 1-10 using promo code LABORDAY-2026-V ...

The Price of Patriotism: Invoices roll in for Gov. Morrisey's America 250 celebration

Local News August 31, 2026

CHARLESTON — Invoices are still coming in for Gov. Patrick Morrisey's Capitol City Celebration, the four-day festival in Charleston to celebrate America 250, quickly approaching the governor's $2 million budget for the event, though other agency costs are exceeding that budget. According to ...

Hancock County to seek proposals for new courthouse X-ray machine

Local News August 31, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners are seeking an upgrade to the security systems at the main entrance to the county courthouse. During the regular commission meeting Friday morning, commissioners unanimously agreed to advertise a request for proposal for the purchase of a new ...

New Vrindaban Community Hosts First Open House At Palace Of Gold

Community August 30, 2026

NEW VRINDABAN – Practicing Krishnas living in the New Vrindaban community want the outside public to know who they are and what they are about. On Sunday, they celebrated 60 years of The International Society of Krishna Consciousness by hosting their first open house there. “We are ...

History in the Hills: Soldiers of the fort

Community August 29, 2026

I love our past. Looking back and seeing what our area was like in history is something I do quite often. I am fortunate to be able to do this in my position at Historic Fort Steuben. I know I am a little biased, but we are fortunate to have this museum right here in our backyard that explores the history of our early years. I am often astonished that these local history places, like Fort Steuben, can exist because almost all the time these smaller history organizations were founded by very devoted volunteers who gave so much because they believed in the work that they did. These ...

In need of a good home

Local News August 29, 2026

Craig Howell Brooke County Commissioner Christina White, left, and Brooke County Animal Shelter Assistant Director Abbie Pelletier hold two puppies currently available for adoption through the animal shelter. The puppies are part of a litter of seven born on July 4. If you would like to learn ...