CHARLESTON – The office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey expressed disappointment in a federal ruling pausing West Virginia's waiver prohibiting the use of welfare benefits for sugary drinks and sodas. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia released a memorandum opinion Monday ...
A West Virginia man is facing a vehicular homicide charge in connection to a crash that led to the death of a motorcyclist in Cecil Township in October. William Erwin Johnston, 93, of Wellsburg, allegedly struck and killed John Charles Dinsmore, 67, of McDonald, Oct. 6 in the 3000 block of Millers Run Road in Cecil Township. Johnston is also being charged with improperly crossing the center line and making an unsafe lane change. Johnston was arraigned Friday before Magisterial District Judge Louis McQuillan. Unsecured bond was set at $100,000. According to the criminal complaint, a ...
WINTERSVILLE — This week’s Wednesdays in Wintersville will be special for a couple of reasons. First, on Wednesday the village will be celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with a theme of Red, White & Boom. Second, the monthly street fair will continue on Thursday. That, according to Joel John, head of the volunteer committee that coordinates the event, could be a look at things to come. “We are doing a two-day event,” said John, the owner of Exquisite Creations by Joel on Main Street. “The exciting part is that we do not normally reschedule canceled events, but our ...
BLOOMINGDALE — Six alumni from Jefferson County Joint Vocational School’s welding program have received additional training for the workforce through the Heavy Metal Summer Experience. Recent graduates Eli Kuczykowski, Larry Mitchell, Charles Crossley, Drake Polen, Landon Jaworski and ...
• Bell Chapel UMC: "Encounters with Jesus: Your Encounter" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "Freedom vs. Slavery" • Finley Church: "Grown Up Wisdom: Having the Mind of Christ" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "Hospitality" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "What's Your Plan?" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Heirs of Christ" • St. Paul's Church: "Giving and Getting" • Starkdale Presbyterian Church, Wintersville: "God Does Not Give Up" • Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "Be Not Afraid" • Wintersville Church of Christ: "Proverbs!" • ...
Jefferson County Roadwork Scheduled STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Highway Department has announced its work schedule for Monday through Thursday, including multiple paving and maintenance projects across county roads. Spot paving is planned for County Road 51 (Hollow Rock Road), while pavement repairs will take place on County Road 8 (Dry Fork Road) and County Road 45 (Pleasant Hill Road). Berm repair work is scheduled for County Road 30 (Hills School Road), and crack sealing is planned for County Road 54 (State Park-Mooretown Road). Residents in these areas may experience ...
