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Annual duck derby to raise funds for Wellsburg splash pad project

WELLSBURG – Things are about to get ducky in Brooke County. The 2026 Duck Derby will see hundreds of little yellow plastic ducks floating in the Ohio River June 14, with attendees also able to take part in a 5K race, enjoy a car show, food vendors and more. “This is our fifth year of ...

Follansbee may get federal funds to assist with projects

FOLLANSBEE – Several long-awaited projects in the city could be getting a lift from the federal government. “We’re received some really good news,” announced Mayor Scott McMahon during Monday’s Committee as a Whole meeting of Follansbee Council. In recent months, the city has ...

Port Authority looking to turn Pico Park into new housing

STEUBENVILLE — Now that they have grant funding to remediate the old Naval training center, at least two Jefferson County commissioners say replacing Pico Park with new housing wouldn’t be the end of the world. The county’s port authority was recently awarded funding from the state to remediate the training center property, and at last week’s meeting commissioners authorized the prosecutor’s office to “proceed with the next step” to transfer the property to the port authority. “I think it’s good news,” Commissioner Tony Morelli said at the time. “If the port has ...

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UMWA sets meeting HOPEDALE — UMWA Local 1304 will hold its regular neeting on Saturday at the Hopedale American Legion, 48225 Rabbit Road, Hopedale. Breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting to follow at 10 a.m. Retzer to perform at Harmony Church MINGO JUNCTION — The Ron Retzer Trio will perform their favorite songs at Harmony Church of Mingo Junction, 2119 Commercial Ave. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 13. The concert is free and everyone is invited to attend. < strong>Bike and pedestrian meeting set WEIRTON — The West Virginia Division of ...