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Veterans commission to meet STEUBENVILLE –– The regular monthly meeting of the Veterans Service Commission of Jefferson County will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. The meeting will take place at 500 Market St., Suite 310 in Steubenville. All veterans and interested parties are welcome ...

Council approves firefighters contract, discusses snow

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TORONTO — On Monday, Toronto Council approved a three-year contract for the city’s paid firefighters and discussed efforts to clear city streets from the massive snowfall on Jan. 25. Council had authorized Mayor John Parker to negotiate with leaders of International Association of ...

W.Va. House passes Make West Virginia Healthy Act

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CHARLESTON — A bill meant to encourage healthier lifestyles passed the West Virginia House of Delegates Monday. Following a 91-4 vote, with four members absent or not voting, House Bill 4982, creating the Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026, heads to the state Senate. The bill is aimed ...

Weirton Council approves first reading of fee increase

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WEIRTON — Weirton Council took the first step, Monday, in increasing the city’s Municipal Service Fee, with an eye toward helping to fund an increase in staffing within the Weirton Fire Department. The Municipal Service Fee originally was established in March 2004, instituting a fee of $2 ...

Shapiro’s power plans draw mixed reactions

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Positioning the commonwealth as a national leader in energy and data center development while keeping power reliable and affordable is a central goal in Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new budget plan. His path to get there is drawing mixed reactions, however. Speaking to a joint ...

Hancock County looking for vehicle that struck a pedestrian

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NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is attempting to locate the driver of a red vehicle that may have been involved in a hit and run in the county late last week According to a press release issued Saturday afternoon, a male subject was struck by a vehicle at 2:50 ...