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Funding Secured for $58.7M Wheeling waterfront development

WHEELING – W.Va. Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined local and state leaders in Wheeling on Tuesday to celebrate a milestone in the effort to bring a new, multimillion-dollar waterfront development to the city. A who's who of city and state officials, representatives of supporting agencies and ...

The Wall That Heals committee in need of volunteers

WHEELING – A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be making a stop in Belmont County this fall, and the organizers of the event are looking for volunteer help for when it arrives. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the memorial, will be at the Belmont County ...

Daily Happenings

Today's Birthday July 29 John Leone, Wellsburg Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Foul mouthed: A disturbance was reported in the 900 block of Sherman Avenue (rear) Sunday. The caller said a man was "outside yelling and using profanities" and pointed out a male walking in the 900 block of N. Fifth Street as being involved. Police identified the individual as a juvenile who had been speaking with his mother. His mom confirmed they didn't live in the North End. Homeless: A woman was sleeping near the food trucks parked at Fort Steuben Park Saturday. Police woke her up to make sure she ...

Wellsburg plans to rejoin Business Development Corp.

WELLSBURG — The City of Wellsburg will rejoin a partnership with the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle. Through a 4-3 vote Tuesday, Wellsburg Council approved a proposal to renew its membership with the economic development organization, which focuses its efforts in ...

Making it official

Craig Howell Following a unanimous vote from the Brooke County Republican Executive Committee, Christina White will appear on the county's November ballot as the Republican nominee for the unexpired seat on the Brooke County Commission. White was appointed to the seat in March following the ...

Community Briefs

Classrooms and Community event set STEUBENVILLE — The second-annual Classrooms and Community event will be held Aug. 10 at the Main Branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, 407 S. Fourth St. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will include giveaways of school supplies for teachers and students. The first 100 teachers will receive supplies and a chance at winning a $100 gift card. The first 500 students will receive supplies, a free hot dog, a bag of chips and a drink. Teachers must show proof of employment. Activities will include ...