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Editorials

Developing future leaders

It’s important to prepare our youth for their future, no matter what path they may choose. We’re fortunate to have the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce offer programs such as Youth Leadership Weirton, which selects approximately 30 high school sophomores each year and provides them with ...

Students shine on area stages

Auditoriums in our area’s schools again are being filled, as our high and middle schools present their annual spring productions. The presentations offer a great opportunity for relatives, friends and area residents to support our school districts while enjoying the talents of area ...

Lovers Lane work underway at last

Whether you live in the West End of Steubenville or just pass through it on a regular basis, you no doubt noticed a big change in traffic patterns Monday. That’s when work officially began on the final phase of the Lovers Lane improvement project. Construction will require the road to ...

Revelation raises troubling issues

As we await a final report on the Norfolk Southern derailment that continues to haunt East Palestine, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy made waves Wednesday when she told Congress the decision to blow open five tanks and burn what was inside was unnecessary. Imagine ...

Shining a light on all around us

Think about the big stories that have touched our region during the past couple of months. Area residents, for instance, had big questions about the Market Street Bridge, especially after it was abruptly closed more than 12 hours after apparently failing inspection in late December. They ...

It’s time to check smoke alarms

Daylight saving time returns at 2 a.m. Sunday, when we move our clocks ahead one hour. While that means we will have an extra hour of sunshine to enjoy outdoor activities, it also represents a good time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. According to the ...