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Weirton welcomes new WVNCC president

WEIRTON — The new president of West Virginia Northern Community College is taking some time to get to know the area as he moves into the role. Andrew Langrehr was announced as the community college's ninth president in June, following the retirement of Daniel Mosser. Tuesday morning, he ...

Nine new Faces join Indian Creek schools

MINGO JUNCTION — The Indian Creek Local School District welcomed nine new faculty members during a special reception Aug. 19. More than 20 people gathered in the Indian Creek Middle School cafeteria, including district administration, school board members, incoming teachers and family ...

Hancock County Schools ready for the new year

NEW CUMBERLAND — The school year in Hancock County began with a few bumps but, overall, a good first day, according to school officials. Monday was the first day for students to report in Hancock County Schools, and Superintendent Walter Saunders noted he and other Central Office staff were ...

Camera club names top finishers

WINTERSVILLE — The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Two Ridges Presbyterian Church. The first Tuesday is either a workshop where photos are taken using various setups or a PowerPoint presentation from one of the club members. The third Tuesday is a photo competition. There are 10 months with named categories to submit to the competition along with an open category and a special effects category. Competition is on a voluntary basis, and not required, but membership is a requirement to participate in any competition. ...

Veterans recognized at Jefferson County Fair

SMITHFIELD — Members of the Jefferson County Veterans Association were honored during Saturday's annual parade at the Jefferson County Fair. Ray Hilderbrand, president of the county fair board, provided a special float for the veterans to ride on. Members of the veterans group tossed candy ...