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Brooke County kicks off school year with a bash — and a bang

Craig Howell Students enrolled in Brooke County Schools, and their parents, were at the Brooke High School and Brooke Middle School campus Thursday night for the school district’s annual Back-to-School Bash. During the event, students were able to receive school supplies and other resources ...

Weirton man pleads in connection with 2024 murder

NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2024 fatal shooting of his then-girlfriend and was sentenced Friday to 30 years in a state penitentiary. Jordan Lee Pager, 34, entered the guilty plea before Circuit Court Judge Joe Barki in ...

What to know about AI use in the classroom

Artificial intelligence has been foremost on the minds of millions of people in recent years. While much of the public discourse around AI has focused on the uncertainty and anxiety it has instilled in people concerned about their jobs, use of the technology in classrooms has garnered ...

Back-to-school block party brings community together

STEUBENVILLE — Wednesday’s Back-to-School Block Party gave area families an opportunity to prepare for the new school year while connecting with organizations that offer resources and services throughout the community. Presented by the Sycamore Youth Center and the Aim Women’s Center, ...

Taming kindergarten first-day jitters

Kindergarten may be a child’s introduction to formal schooling. Although many families send their children to pre-K programs, it’s not a necessity. Kindergarten, particularly full-day sessions, will set the course of formal schooling for years to come. USAFacts.com says between 3.5 to ...

Wellsburg council weighs economic development spending

WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Council will need to amend its budget following a recent decision to rejoin the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle, while another proposal could provide additional funding for economic development in the community. On July 28, council voted 4-3 to ...