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Historic homes to open for tour in Jefferson County
MT. PLEASANT, Ohio — Step back in time and stroll the streets of historic Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a National Historic Landmark District, on Aug. 3 and 4 during the historical society’s annual tour. The tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 4.
State expected to match funds for Market Street Bridge, says Capito
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — Earlier this month, Senator Shelly Moore Capito announced an $87.5 million award toward construction of a new Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River between Steubenville and Follansbee. On Thursday, she explained where the rest of the money for the new bridge will need to...
Officials urge using 911 for emergencies during Johnson Road work
STEUBENVILLE, OH — As crews continue to repave Johnson Road, the main route that vehicles take into Trinity Medical Center West is being restricted. Crews are enabling emergency vehicles to travel through, but regular traffic should expect delays. Officials with Trinity Health System are advising the public, that if...
Weirton hosts Disability Independence celebration, coinciding with national day
WEIRTON, WV — The city of Weirton held a Disability Independence celebration on Friday. The three-day event wrapped up on the same day that is recognized nationally as Disability Independence Day. Organizer Jon Curenton, came up with the idea to hold a Disability Independence celebration in Weirton -- after...
Rabies vaccine baits to be dropped in Portage, Columbiana and Carroll counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife in parts of eastern Ohio starting Monday and continuing through most of August. Carroll, Columbiana and Portage counties are among the areas included in the rabies campaign. Airplanes will distribute the vaccine baits from about Aug. 17 through Aug. 22. Approximately 350,000 baits will be distributed in Ohio. ...
Cleveland-Cliffs Plans Weirton, West Virginia, Operations
American steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs plans to reopen operations in Weirton, West Virginia. The $150 million project is expected to create 600 jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties. The company will repurpose its existing tin facility, which shut down in February, to produce steel for electric grid transformers. Production is scheduled...
BOIL ORDER ISSUED - 7/26/24 Brooke St. & Sycamore St.
On 7/26/2024 work is being done on a water line on Brooke St. The US EPA and the WV Bureau of Public Health require Public Water Systems to notify the public when the water distribution lines have gone dry in an affected area to alert them of possible contamination. Water lines will be flushed and samples will be collected and tested to insure the water replenishing the effected system is disinfected and in compliance with US EPA Bacteriological Regulations. Areas affected by this notice include all businesses and residents of Brooke St. and Sycamore St., as well as, any other customers who lost water pressure in this area.
Brooke County reverting to old names for four primary and intermediate schools
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Starting next year, you’ll be seeing new names outside four Brooke County schools…but they may be the names you’re already using. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Crook says this month the school board approved the change for its elementary schools. Brooke Primary North will become Hooverson Heights Primary, Brooke Intermediate North will […]
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