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Weirton to consider new municipal waste contract

WEIRTON – Weirton Council will be asked to consider a new contract for the disposal of municipal waste and recycling during its upcoming meeting. Among items discussed, and recommended, during Friday's meeting of the city Finance Committee was a contract for the city's garbage disposal, ...

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STEUBENVILLE POLICE Overcharged: A woman who purchased a $25 box of shrimp from a vendor said when she checked her bank statement Thursday it rang up as $260. She said she contacted the seller, who processed a refund but was concerned because it didn’t show up in her account right away. Police told her she’d need to follow up with her bank and it’s a civil issue. Conspicuous return: Police were asked to stand by as JMHA escorted a woman who had been banned from the JFK building off the property but she “refused to open the door” Thursday and warned her a warrant would be ...

Briefs

Meet the coaches at the Mingo K of C MINGO JUNCTION — Area fans will have the opportunity to meet two new high school football coaches Thursday at the Mingo Knights of Columbus. Gregory Bahen from Catholic Central High School and Hayden Daley from Buckeye Local High School will be on hand for the event, which will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m., organizers said. The evening will include refreshments and a 50-50 drawing. East Springfield dinner Thursday EAST SPRINGFIELD — The East Springfield Community Center will host its monthly fundraiser dinner ...

Commissioners ask prosecutor to review senior services levy wording

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners said Thursday they will ask legal counsel to review the wording of the senior services levy regarding the distribution of funds, particularly after UPMC’s acquisition of Trinity Health System is finalized. UPMC signed a letter of agreement in October to explore the merits of acquiring Trinity Health System and is widely expected to finalize its decision in October. During Thursday’s meeting, representatives from Our Place, an activity and resource center, told commissioners they have heard “significant concerns” from some seniors ...

The music continues

Ross Gallabrese Aristotle Jones and the Appalachian Soul Band brought their unique blend of Appalachian folk music and Black American soul and funk music to the Berkman Amphitheater stage Thursday as the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series continued. Restless Hearts was the opening act. The ...