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Community June 30, 2026

Indian Creek Board Sets Special Meeting WINTERSVILLE — The Indian Creek Local School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday at the district's administrative offices, 100 Park Drive. Immediately following the special meeting, the Indian Creek Records Commission will meet to review the district's records retention schedule. Road Closures Planned for Weirton's July 4 Celebration WEIRTON — West Virginia Route 2 (Main Street) and all intersecting roads in Weirton will be closed from 3-11 p.m. Saturday for the city's Independence Day and America's ...

Weirton man faces sexual abuse charges

Local News June 30, 2026

WEIRTON – A city resident is facing sexual abuse charges following his arrest Monday. According to information released by Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush, Chalmer Allen Noble, 55, of 131 School St., has been charged with six felony counts of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian or person ...

Toronto gazebo concerts return

Local News June 30, 2026

TORONTO — The weekly Concerts at the Gazebo series returns to Toronto today in a special way. This evening's event, the first of nine concerts presented by Inspire Toronto, will begin at a special time. Carrying the theme of "Stars, Stripes and Sacrifice," the celebration of America's ...

Creek BOE approves personnel changes, coaching assignments and meeting date adjustment

Local News June 29, 2026

MINGO JUNCTION — The Indian Creek Local School District reaffirmed key administrative leadership and approved a full slate of staffing changes for the 2026-27 school year during action at a recent board meeting. During the July 16 regular session at Indian Creek Middle School, the board approved three-year contract renewals for Assistant Superintendent John Belt and Director of Special Education John Rocchi, continuing their leadership roles in the district. Belt said he will begin his 35th year in education in July, including 28 years serving at Indian Creek. “I’m so blessed ...

Brilliant Fire Department adds new ladder truck to fleet

Community June 29, 2026

Photo provided by Willie Brown The Brilliant Fire Department recently took delivery of a new 2026 Pierce Ascendant truck. The apparatus features a 2,000-gallon-per-minute pump, a 500-gallon water tank and a 107-foot extendable ladder. It was purchased from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc.

Beast of the East Baseball Tournament Ready For 38th Summer

Local News June 29, 2026

WHEELING – Two dozen youth baseball teams will begin taking their swings Thursday at a championship in the 38th annual Edgar Martin Beast of the East Tournament. Ten of the teams are local – with five entered in the oldest of the three divisions, the 19U. The other divisions are 14U and 16U, with games being played daily through Sunday’s championship round. Contests in the 14U bracket will be played at Bellaire High School’s John Blacker Field in Neffs and Bridgeport High School’s Niekro Diamond in Brookside Four teams – Post 757 Colts-Blue; Pittsburgh Titans; Moundsville ...