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Community July 23, 2026

Backpack give-away planned WHEELING — With budget constraints posing one of the biggest challenges for back-to-school shopping, Steubenville- and Wheeling-area Verizon Wireless stores will give away hundreds of free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday. Participating Verizon authorized retailer locations include: - 2203 Sunset Blvd., Suite 3, Steubenville; - 864 Main St., Wintersville; - 40 Fort Henry Road, The Highlands, Triadelphia; and - 241 Three Springs Drive, Suite 2021, Weirton. Verizon authorized retailer Round Room LLC will host its 14th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway, ...

Tents go up at old Catholic cemetery site in Steubenville

Local News July 23, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Neither Woda Cooper Companies nor the archaeological consultant overseeing the search for more human remains at the old Catholic cemetery behind The Laundromat at the top of Washington Street Hill has produced a human remains treatment plan for city inspection, officials said Wednesday. Earlier this week, consultants discovered human remains — a jawbone and several teeth, along with "the outline of the casket, including a handle" — in a location very close to grave markers memorializing Patrick Hargrove, who died in the mid-1860s, and Bridgitt Hargrove, who died a ...

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston announces flood relief collections

Local News July 23, 2026

WHEELING — The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston announced Wednesday that it is asking all parishes and missions to conduct special collections for disaster relief following devastating storms and flooding that affected several regions across West Virginia. The Most Rev. Evelio Menjívar, bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, thanked those who have already assisted with relief efforts, including volunteers from parishes, schools and Catholic Charities West Virginia, as well as first responders continuing to help victims. "I ask you to join me in prayer for all those affected by ...

Weirton panel backs accessible parking space on Greenbrier Road

Local News July 23, 2026

WEIRTON — The Weirton Traffic Commission has recommended creating a dedicated accessible parking space for a resident on Greenbrier Road, although unrelated concerns about the street also were raised during last week's meeting. The commission considered a request for the designated space at 301 Greenbrier Road. "They're for my father," Stephanie Kyle said, explaining her father has difficulty walking and the driveway to his home has a steep grade. Parking and speeding concerns on Greenbrier Road have come before the Traffic Commission several times in recent years, prompting ...

West Virginians impacted by flooding can report debris blockages to conservation districts

Local News July 23, 2026

CHARLESTON — West Virginians affected by Tuesday's flash flooding can contact their local conservation district to report debris blockages in streams and waterways. Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency Tuesday for all 55 counties after severe weather caused flash flooding, landslides, road closures and other dangerous conditions across the state. Technicians with the West Virginia Conservation Agency have been deployed to assess flood-related debris blockages and damage and provide assistance to affected residents. Residents may be eligible for assistance through the ...

On the line

Local News July 22, 2026

Craig Howell Athletes from the Hancock County Pride, representing Special Olympics, faced off Tuesday afternoon against members of Weirton Firefighters Local 948 and Weirton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 84 in a flag football scrimmage. The matchup, organized as part of local Disability ...