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Brooke County discussing amendment to 911 board bylaws

WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners are considering adjustments to the bylaws of the county’s 911 Advisory Board. Commissioners were presented Tuesday with a request to amend the bylaws of the board, revived last year to oversee operations of the county’s 911 center. The proposal ...

City looking to consolidate supervisory positions, save money

STEUBENVILLE — City officials are looking into the possibility of putting their water and wastewater departments under the control of a single utility director, a move they say could save Steubenville more than $100,000 a year. During Tuesday’s meeting, City Manager Mike Johnson reminded ...

Pottery camp inspires young artists

STEUBENVILLE — Creativity was on full display as students participated in the Sycamore Youth Center's Pottery Camp, held recently under the guidance of local pottery artist Paul Monroe. The free camp provided area youth with the opportunity to explore the art of ceramics through hands-on ...

Supporting chamber

Ross Gallabrese The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf classic Tuesday at the Steubenville Country Club. Interstate Waste Services was the presenting sponsor for the event, which attracted a field of 34 teams, President Emily Byers explained. A favorite area golf ...

Follansbee receives West Virginia sign

FOLLANSBEE – The list of Northern Panhandle communities showing off their state pride with steel continues to grow. Follansbee officials were joined by state Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, R-W.Va., Tuesday to unveil the latest West Virginia community sign, funded through a Local Economic ...

WHEELING — Veterans and their families now have a couple more vehicle-related benefits available to them after two bills were signed into law by West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey in Wheeling on Tuesday. Morrisey made a stop on a picturesque day at Wheeling’s Heritage Port to do the ...