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Class of ‘67 to meet today WEIRTON — Weir High School’s Class of 1967 will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today at Havana Nights Bar and Grill, located at 222 Park Drive in Weirton. The restaurant is located near the Pizza Hut, officials noted. All classmates, along with their ...

Wellsburg Council pursues Home Rule designation

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WELLSBURG — On Tuesday, Wellsburg Council took the first step in seeking inclusion in the state’s Home Rule program while tabling plans to add a second monthly meeting for formal action to its calendars. Established in 2007, the Home Rule program allows selected municipalities the ability ...

Weirton distributes more of its opioid funds

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WEIRTON — Weirton Council approved two more allotments of funds derived from the city’s opioid settlement funds Tuesday, although not without concerns expressed about one of the proposals. Councilmembers unanimously approved providing $240,000 to the WVU Hancock County Extension Service, ...

Student services link gives kids a voice

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STEUBENVILLE — Harding Middle School has introduced a student services check-in link to provide a voice for students who need assistance. School social worker Shay Greiner said the link launched at the start of the school year already has shown promising results. Greiner said she ...

Follansbee man enters plea in sexual abuse case

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WELLSBURG — Just after a jury was selected Tuesday to consider sexual abuse charges filed against a Follansbee man, the case was brought to an end with a plea entered by the defendant. Timothy P. Iverson, 44, of Follansbee entered a Kennedy plea to the felony offense of sexual abuse by a ...