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Election cycle continues

Residents of our region who are planning to vote in the upcoming primary elections but have not yet registered are running short on time. If you live in Ohio, Monday is the deadline to make sure you have completed the process to be able to cast a ballot in the May 5 primary. And, if you live in West Virginia and have not already done so, the deadline to register to vote in the May 12 primary will be April 21. This midterm election cycle that we are in the middle of is a little more interesting than most — on the federal level, control of Congress will be decided after the Nov. 3 ...

Mull did great work

The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce has held 89 editions of its annual membership dinner and awards banquet. Brenda Mull has been directly involved with about one-third of them, a run that just might have reached its end. Mull, who has spent 29 years with the chamber —the first eight as office manager and the last 21 as the executive director — announced during Tuesday's gathering at the Lauttamus Event Center that she would be retiring from the job that she said she truly loved sometime this year. "Tonight's banquet will be a little more special to me than most, because this ...

Great events coming up

If you haven’t noticed, we’re entering the time of year when there are numerous events held that bring residents of our area together to enjoy an evening out — and to help area organizations. Those events have become important items in the Tri-State Area as winter has come to an end and, while our recent weather might not show it, the calendar assures us that spring has arrived. Things have started to heat up this weekend. Saturday, for instance, sees the return of the Festival of Nations. Scheduled to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Weirton’s Millsop Community Center, ...

Plenty to celebrate

We’re working through the last weekend of winter, which means there’s a lot to look forward to. St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday this year, which means this is a big weekend for those who choose to celebrate. March Madness also will get underway Tuesday, when the first two of the four First Four play-in games are held at the University of Dayton. And, let’s not forget that spring will officially arrive at 10:46 a.m. on Friday. It’s reassuring to know that whether you have plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or are looking forward to NCAA basketball, our region ranks ...

Excitement about the Bee

For many years now, the second Saturday in March has held a special spot on the late winter academic calendar. That’s traditionally been the day when the region’s top spellers have gathered to participate in the Jefferson-Harrison County Regional Spelling Bee, Presented by the Herald-Star. This year will be no exception — the top 31 spellers from the local school districts, plus one home-schooled pupil, will gather at Buckeye North Elementary School in Brilliant at 11 a.m. March 14, with nothing less than a trip to Washington, D.C., and a chance to compete in Scripps National ...

Still a great experience

When you go to an auto show, you just about always know what you are going to see: There will be a chance to look at all of the new models from a lot of different manufacturers. You’ll have the opportunity to sit inside vehicles you might be considering purchasing — and you’ll have the chance to sit inside vehicles that are a little — or a lot — out of your price range. There also will be customs, classics, exotics to see up close, as well as booths featuring products of after-market suppliers. For people who like vehicles, it’s a great way to spend several hours. The ...