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WVU Medicine talks new cancer center with community leaders

WHEELING – There is plenty of excitement at WVU Medicine surrounding the upcoming WVU Cancer Institute St. Joseph Regional Cancer Complex. Officials said Monday afternoon that dirt would start moving at the complex's future site, the former Ohio Valley Medical Center campus, later this ...

Village, township work together

WINTERSVILLE — Crews from the village and Cross Creek Township worked together to complete street and road work, a partnership that helped both areas. “The street department, along with the Cross Creek Highway Department, spread about 100 tons of asphalt,” Village Administrator Jesse ...

Top of WV Arts Council to celebrate America with new exhibit

WEIRTON – The Top of West Virginia Arts Council is celebrating the nation, its history and culture through an upcoming exhibit, set to go on display at the Summit Art Gallery this week. “America and Art - Celebrating Our 250th Founding Through Art,” will go on display, beginning with an opening reception at 5 p.m., Thursday. The exhibit features the works of local artists honoring the United States' semiquincentennial, featuring original 2D and 3D art, as well as photographs. Entries in the exhibit will be judged by Zane Miller of West Liberty University, who will present awards ...

June First Friday will be a day at the beach

STEUBENVILLE — The June edition of First Fridays on Fourth Street might be the most impressive in the event's history. "It's going to be what I think will be one of the biggest First Fridays yet — we're doing a tiki theme, an Hawaiian theme," said Marc Barnes. "We're going to be doing a secret tiki cocktail bar, where people are going to be able to scout the downtown to find it." That's just one of the attractions that will be part of the monthly downtown street festival, Barnes explained. He is president of the Harmonium Project, the nonprofit, volunteer-based organization ...

Milk & Honey Farm Stead offers fresh food options

FOLLANSBEE – A little stand nestled in a Highland Hills neighborhood is bringing fresh breads, produce and more to area residents. “I have a love for cooking and baking,” explained Chelsea Westfall, owner of Milk & Honey Farm Stand, during a ribbon cutting held Thursday with members of ...