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Traffic reminder issued ahead of Wheeling Symphony performance

WEIRTON – The City of Weirton has issued a reminder of traffic restrictions ahead of Friday's performance by the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. The performance, held through the support of the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau and local businesses, will visit Weirton as part ...

Bonnie’s Bus to make stop in Follansbee

MORGANTOWN – Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography units will be in the Northern Panhandle as part of the program's upcoming visits to West Virginia communities. One of the units will be in Follansbee, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 31, at Trucare Health Partners. For an appointment, call (304) 505-6045. A unit also is scheduled to be at the Benwood McMechen Housing Authority in Benwood, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 29, and Community Health Center of NE Wetzel County in Burton on July 30. For appointments in Benwood, call (304) 233-0830, and in Burton call (304) 775-4671. Bonnie's Bus is a service ...

Recycled table donated to park

BLOOMINGDALE — The addition of a new picnic table will help teach lessons about the importance of recycling and helping the environment for generations to come. That's the hope of the JB Green Team, which on Monday donated the item to be used at Fernwood State Forest. According to Louise ...

Set in stone

SMITHFIELD — A grave marker recognizing Fred B. McGee as a Medal of Honor recipient was unveiled Sunday during a ceremony held by the Jefferson County Veterans Association. The marker, which identical to the white gravestones seen in Arlington National Cemetery, was provided by the ...

Department at full staff with new officer

Contributed Eric Colussy is the newest member of the Steubenville Police Department, Chief Ken Anderson reports. Colussy, a Wellsville resident, was sworn in Friday, bringing the department to full staff for the first time in nearly a decade. Celebrating the hiring were, from left, Det. Ryan ...

UPDATE: Fort Steuben Mall condemned

A condemnation notice was served for the Fort Steuben Mall on Tuesday morning.  Signs are currently posted at the entrances to the mall. Original story STEUBENVILLE — City Manager Mike Johnson said Monday that condemnation proceedings could be initiated as early as today for portions of ...