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Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce announces new president

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the selection of Dr. Stephanie LeMasters as its next president, effective Sept. 1. LeMasters will succeed retiring President Brenda Mull, who has led the organization for 29 years and has played an integral role in shaping the ...

Bridgeport Schools thanks donors, grant providers and business partners

BRIDGEPORT – Now open and in operation at Bridgeport Exempted Village School District campus, the 31,000 square foot center for education and training, health and community activities christened “the Bridge” represents a total estimated investment through grants and donations of $14,502,639. This belief in the community and in what the district has to offer has changed the face of Bridgeport Schools and promises a new era of opportunities. District leaders extend their thanks to everyone who partook in the vision. The Bridge houses expanded hands-on educational opportunities and ...

Urban Mission to get big donation

STEUBENVILLE — A special shipment will be arriving at the Urban Mission Ministries warehouse on Thursday. That's when officials with the local nonprofit expect to receive a truck carrying up to 40,000 pounds of food donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's a ...

Police

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Bad reaction: A city resident was taken into custody after he allegedly punched a security at Trinity West in the throat and another in the thigh Friday in the emergency department. Police said Timothy L. Ingram, 39, 544 Dresden Ave., was discharged and booked into the county jail without bond on two counts of assault. Medical personnel said they were preparing to medicate him when he “became irate,” police report. Grow up: Two people who caused problems at Wendy’s Thursday were asked to leave for the evening. A female said the problem started when a male said ...

Indian Creek learns of online services

WINTERSVILLE-Teachers in the Indian Creek Local School District geared up for the start of school and also learned of community services to support them and their students. Dozens of educators gathered at Indian Creek High School on Friday for a professional development session as they ...