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Weir Memorial Park flexes new addition

WEIRTON — A new amenity will soon be ready for use at one of Weirton's major parks. After close to a year of planning, an outdoor fitness court developed in partnership with the National Fitness Campaign has been installed at Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park in the city's Marland Heights ...

Clum takes best in show at Steubenville Art Association exhibit

STEUBENVILLE — James Clum enjoys telling stories with brushes, oil paints and a canvas. His style, the Steubenville resident said, is historical realism. On Thursday night, his work, "Wyatt Earp and John Clum," was named best in show when the Steubenville Art Association opened its 77th ...

Jefferson County Democrats open new downtown office

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Democratic Party has opened a new office in downtown Steubenville, giving residents a place to stop in, talk about the issues affecting their families and communities and become more involved in the civic life of Jefferson County. Although the office will ...

JVS cosmetology students prepare open salon

BLOOMINGDALE — Students in the cosmetology program are busy learning their trade, but seniors will have a chance to use their skills on the public when the salon opens Oct. 5. Instructor Brianne Schoolcraft said the salon will be available Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ...

Landmark conservation deal protects 38,000 W.Va. Acres

CHARLESTON — Thirty-eight thousand acres of West Virginia forestland will remain permanently protected under what the West Virginia Land Trust is calling the largest private conservation project in state history. The Land Trust has finalized five conservation easements covering land in Monroe, Summers and Fayette counties, with additional acreage in Nicholas and Greenbrier counties. The easements require the land to remain forested, allow sustainable timber management and protect 81 miles of streams and rivers. "This project is extraordinary not only because of its size, but because ...

Brooke High School homecoming court

Contributed Brooke High School will crown its 2026 homecoming queen during halftime of Friday's home football game against Indian Creek. Queen and king candidates include, from left, front, Marlee Ewusiak, Grace Spitak, Ivy Myers, Marley Stotler, Sophia Wilkerson; middle, Andrew Petrella, ...