WEIRTON — Over much of the last 80 years, substances dubbed “forever chemicals,” because of their inability to break down naturally, have made their way into much of our lives. A group of governmental entities, environmental organizations and other interested groups has been traveling ...
EAST PALESTINE — A federal judge pressed attorneys last week for clearer information on when payments will begin in the ongoing litigation involving the Norfolk Southern train derailment, according to a teleconference transcript. During the hearing, Judge Benita Pearson questioned both ...
CHARLESTON — The 2026 legislative session is less than 60 days away, but Gov. Patrick Morrisey is considering calling lawmakers into a special session as soon as December to accelerate cuts to personal income tax rates, though some lawmakers raised concerns about moving too ...
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Newell man is in the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail following a report of a man being shot at his residence early Wednesday morning. Mark Fuller, 58, of Harrison Street in Newell, faces charges of wanton endangerment with a firearm and discharging a firearm within ...
Whooping cough case is reported WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Health Department has reported a confirmed case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Mike Bolen, the department’s administrator, said the contagious respiratory illness is caused by the Bordetella genus of bacteria ...
STEUBENVILLE — Acknowledging they can’t continue to do things the way they’ve always been done and expect better outcomes, Steubenville City Council on Tuesday looked at what they can do to spur investment in the city. Council had planned to spend 30 minutes discussing the potential ...