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Pleas entered in child neglect, fleeing cases

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WELLSBURG — Guilty pleas were entered Monday in separate cases involving child neglect creating substantial risk of death or injury and fleeing with reckless indifference to the safety of others. Brianna Mitchell, 32, of Wellsburg pleaded guilty to the child neglect charge, a felony, and ...

New modular home underway at JVS

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BLOOMINGDALE — The walls are up on the latest modular home project at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School as carpentry students put their training to use. Program instructor Dave Lucas said the structure — which is the school’s fourth such project and his second — began last ...

Weirton establishing pre-treatment program for sanitary operations

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WEIRTON — Weirton Council is updating its ordinance which codified sewer regulations in the city, making sure they meet state and federal regulations, in particular regarding improvements being made to the sewer system. During its Sept. 8 meeting, council unanimously approved, through a ...

Fantasy in Lights Parade turns to nostalgia

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WHEELING — The Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade will celebrate its 40th year in Wheeling in 2025 with a return to its usual route and an emphasis on nostalgia. The parade is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 21. It will begin on Market Street at West Virginia Northern Community College, then ...

Rockin’ the end of summer

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The final Second Saturday event of the year, organized by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, was held at the Weirton Event Center Saturday, featuring a variety of craft, artisan, and food vendors, a cornhole tournament, car cruise, pumpkin painting by Swaney Memorial ...

Hancock County Schools awarded $30,000 grant to teach news literacy

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WEIRTON — Hancock County Schools is among 14 school districts accepted into a fellowship program focusing on news literacy. The News Literacy Project announced Hancock County Schools will be the first school district in West Virginia to be selected into District Fellowship Program, joining ...