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Hancock County Schools set to adopt Third Grade Success policy

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County Board of Education is set to implement a new policy in an effort to officially meet requirements under a 2023 state law. The policy, which implements a documented policy under the Third Grade Success Act, is available for a 30-day public comment period, ...

Weir Class of 1963 holds reunion

WEIRTON — The Weir High School Class of 1963 held its 63rd class reunion, "Our Last Hoorah," July 25 at Undo's in Weirton. The reunion brought classmates from the states of California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia ...

Wellsburg block party set for Friday

WELLSBURG – The city's Town Square area will be alive Friday night, with a block party organized by the Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority. Activities are set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to include live music by Shawn Villamagna, food from Taters Food Truck, Rusty Bull Tacos and Murphy's Ice Cream. The Carenbauer beer trailer will also be on hand, with additional local vendors also on site. Headline sponsors include Jimmy Willis, House of Delegates; the Kookie Jar; Puskarich Accounting and Tax LLC; Almost Heaven Family Dentistry; Carenbauer Distributing; and state Sen. Ryan ...

From challenges to confidence: Juvenile Court celebrates youth achievements

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Juvenile Court will celebrate the successful completion of its summer Concentrated Conduct Adjustment Program and CrossFit for Change program on Aug. 5 at the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The event will recognize youth who demonstrated commitment, growth and perseverance throughout the 10-week summer initiative. The summer CCAP program is designed to provide youth with opportunities to strengthen their mental, emotional and social skills through structured programming, positive mentorship and meaningful community ...

Daily Happenings

Today's Birthday July 30 Mark Garza, Steubenville Police Beat Steubenville Public displays: A disturbance was reported in the 1400 block of Oregon Avenue Monday. A female said her teenage daughter was upset because she was “kissing her significant other” in front of her and “she does not like it.” The two of them argued, but mom arranged for the girl to spend the night with her older sister. Booked: A city resident ended up in custody after an employee at Sunoco reported he was causing a disturbance Monday. The clerk wanted a report filed and the man trespassed from the ...