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Follansbee Police Charged: Christine H. Briggs, 34, Shadyside, Ohio, driving under the influence with minors present, Sunday. Brooke County Sheriff Charged: Krista Lackey, 32, 2634 Cleveland Ave., Steubenville, driving under the influence, Sunday. Weirton Police Charged: Tyson C. Pratt, ...

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Ministry to hold yard sale CHESTER — Family Care Ministries, located at 2860 Pyramus Road in Chester, will hold its annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through July 12. Several items will be for sale, according to the ministry. For information, call (304) 459-3728. Vitalant ...

Carlo Capaldi set to retire as Steubenville’s fire chief

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STEUBENVILLE — In less than three weeks, Steubenville will have a new fire chief. Carlo Capaldi, who’s held the job since 2012, will retire effective July 17. After Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Capaldi said he’ll administer the chief’s oath to his successor, Assistant Chief ...

Cigar lounge variances approved in Brooke County

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WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Commission approved variances Tuesday for cigar lounges at two Weirton businesses and heard a request for public water service from a Bethany area resident. The variances from the county’s ban on smoking in public places came following a request by attorneys ...

Weirton dedicates new banner display

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WEIRTON — Beginning in 2016, an effort was begun in Weirton to recognize the military service of the men and women who have called the city home. In the years since, more than 500 banners have hung from utility poles throughout the community, showcasing many of the hometown veterans, but ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs 2-year, $60 billion budget

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COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s income tax and sets aside $600 million in unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. The Republican governor signed the budget late Monday night, about 45 minutes ...