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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 ...

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 ...