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Chester ready to celebrate Independence Day

CHESTER – As with celebrations for more than two decades, the Chester community will come together Saturday in observance of Independence Day, with a slate of activities that includes the dedication of a new mural paying tribute to the city’s history. The celebration will begin at 9 a.m. ...

Aim Women's Center hosts baby shower for three expectant mothers

STEUBENVILLE — Expectant mothers look forward to celebrating the impending birth of their children with a traditional baby shower, bursting with friends, family, food, gifts, games and goodwill. But for the clients who attend Aim Women's Center, that kind of a baby shower is often a fantasy. ...

Growing through our trials

In the Epistle of James, we believers are told- "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God promises to those who love Him." Does it pay to go through all the pain, heartache, and struggles of life? The answer is a resounding YES, because God is there to help us. There are many seasons in life when we go through a variety of trials for the building up of our faith and character. Many have been hired on a trial basis to determine if they can do the job adequately or not. Often things don't go the way we ...

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Servia Rest Area Renovation Awarded $21M Contract CHARLESTON — A project to renovate the Servia rest area along Interstate 79 in Braxton County is among 20 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways on June 30, 2026. Paramount Builders LLC was awarded a $21,003,611.97 contract for the project, which includes construction of a new building, water tank and utility lines. The contracts were awarded from a bid letting held June 9, 2026. Other projects included CTL Infrastructure Solutions LLC, which was the low bidder on a slip repair, base failure ...

Serving it up

Craig Howell Members of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the City of Weirton gathered for a grand opening Tuesday at Steel City Restaurant. Located at 2109 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, the restaurant serves a menu featuring a variety of burgers and other sandwiches, ...

Hancock Commission considers agreement for senior meal program

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners addressed several end-of-year items during their meeting Tuesday, including a lease agreement between the Hancock County Senior Center and the Brooke County Committee on Aging. The Brooke County Committee on Aging is a nonprofit organization that oversees the Brooke County Senior Center. “They want to rent out the kitchen to provide meal delivery,” Commission President Eron Chek said. The nutrition program serves both Brooke and Hancock counties, offering lunches through one congregate site in Hancock County and two locations in ...