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Elder exploitation allegations against longtime attorney head to later court date

NEW CUMBERLAND — More time is needed before court proceedings against a Hancock County attorney and his wife can continue, officials said. Lawrence Lee Manypenny, 74, and his wife, Constance Carmella Manypenny, 74, had been scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing Thursday in Hancock County Magistrate Court after being charged with several felony counts alleging they defrauded an 86-year-old Weirton resident. Ohio County Magistrate Mike Lemon, who was appointed special magistrate to hear the case, said after discussions Thursday morning that the defendants had waived their right ...

Weirton Park Board looking for fix to Starvaggi tennis courts

WEIRTON – While no timeline for a project has been set, members of the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation agreed Thursday that something is needed to address continued cracking on the courts at Starvaggi Memorial Park. “We're going to get a couple companies and see what we can get,” ...

Belmont County CARES urges seniors to stay safe during heat wave

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As a prolonged heat wave grips the region, Belmont County CARES Program Director Chad Zambori is urging older residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Zambori said older adults are among the groups most vulnerable as temperatures climb. "They really ...

Water plant expansion completion delayed until October

WEIRTON — The Weirton Area Water Board will have to wait several more months before the expansion of the city’s water treatment plant is complete. During Thursday’s meeting, board members approved two change orders for the project, extending the date of substantial completion from June ...